Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Houston, TX

A Healthcare Area Administrator plays a vital role in health care administration by overseeing medical facilities within a specific geographic area. Their duties often include managing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare laws and regulations, implementing policies, coordinating medical services, and working towards improving the quality of patient care. They are also responsible for financial management for the facilities in their care, which may include budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring financial sustainability.

Important skills for a Healthcare Area Administrator include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations. They should be able to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and make important decisions regarding patient care and facility operation. They should hold a master's degree in health administration, public health, or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) can further enhance their credibility and expertise. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Area Administrator, a person may have roles such as Healthcare Consultant, Hospital Department Manager, or Medical and Health Services Manager.

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Associate Medical Director

  • Houston, TX
  • 22 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 22 days ago

Ensures successful clinical operations and meeting/exceeding plan market earnings....

Associate Chief Medical Officer

  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Ensures successful clinical operations and meeting/exceeding plan market earnings....

Director, Healthcare Services - M&A

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Description About Alvarez & Marsal Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a...

Medical Director - Medicare

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

May provide clinical consultation and serve as clinical/strategic advisor to enhance clinical operations. May identify cost of care opportunities....

Interim Director of Surgical Services - OR

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

**_Interim Leader of Surgical Services_** At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare isnt defined by the four walls in which its practiced. Its defined by its people. We pride ourselves on...

Director Surgical Services

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

Leverages various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction....

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Associate Medical Director to oversee the CareCoach Connect program in Houston, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that...

Vice President of Supply Chain

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research...

OB Hospitalist Medical Director

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Description Specialization: Obstetrics and Gynecology Job Summary: A wonderful Medical Director opportunity for a Board Certified OBGYN to practice as the leader of a brand new OB Hospitalist...

Director of Nursing Services Exempt

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Overview Lead with Excellence as the Director of Nursing- RN at Diversicare! Are you ready to take the helm of the nursing department and make a profound impact on the lives of patients and...

Medical Director

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

Medical Director plays a critical role in assuring that the Utilization Management (UM) program is running well, is focusing on the highest value opportunities and has an effective prior...

Medical Director - Pharmacy - Remote

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

Remote Work

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an internal medicine or family medicine physician to join our Utilization Management team. Optum is a clinician-led care organization...

Remote Work

Vice President, IKC Operations

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

operations and capital budgets Other duties as assigned Travel: 25-30% Caring for approximately 12k kidney VBC patients as of now Day-to-day activities include: physician relationship building, physician...

Vice President of Quality

  • Webster, TX (20 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Webster, TX (20 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Vice President of Quality where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our HCA...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Houston, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Houston, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.0%
Master's Degree
34.2%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
Doctorate Degree
7.2%
High School or GED
6.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Area Administrators in Houston, TX
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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