Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in West Virginia

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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Vice President, Growth, Product Marketing & Enablement

  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago

Your Future Evolves Here** Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and...

RN Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 1 day ago

The position will directly supervise nurses as nurse manager and be responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations....

Medical Director Transplant Nephrology

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 1 day ago

The Medical Director will work with the Surgical Director to ensure the ongoing clinical operations of the kidney transplant program abiding by the UNOS bylaws and CMS regulations....

RN Director of Nursing, DON

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 1 day ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 1 day ago

The position will directly supervise nurses as nurse manager and be responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations....

Director of Nursing

  • Greenwood, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenwood, WV
  • 3 days ago

To Apply for this Job Click Here POSITION: Director of Nursing SCHEDULE: M-F 7a-3:30p or 8a-4:30p FACILITY: North Central Regional Jail LOCATION: Greenwood WV A Job Should be MORE than just a...

Assistant Vice President Transplant Program

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 4 days ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 4 days ago

The position is responsible for the clinical operations and the quality of care provided by the transplant programs....

Vice President, Growth - Payer

  • Charleston, WV
  • 5 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 5 days ago

Your Future Evolves Here** Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and...

Travel Nurse RN - Director of Nursing - $2,806 per week

  • Follansbee, WV
  • 6 days ago
  • Follansbee, WV
  • 6 days ago

Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Follansbee, West Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Director of Nursing...

Executive Director - Medical Director (Medicaid)

  • Gassaway, WV
  • 7 days ago
  • Gassaway, WV
  • 7 days ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

Vice President, Provider Growth

  • Charleston, WV
  • 7 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 7 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the worlds leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Medical Director

  • White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • 9 days ago
  • White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • 9 days ago

To Apply for this Job Click Here Job Description POSITION: Medical Director SCHEDULE: Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diem FACILITY: Facility Name LOCATION: City, State A Job Should be MORE than just...

Director of Nursing Setting

  • Follansbee, WV
  • 10 days ago
  • Follansbee, WV
  • 10 days ago

Director of Nursing Setting Invest in your future by discovering a facility in West Virginia with resources, technology, and opportunities that will positively impact the rest of your healthcare...

WVU Medicine Seek General ENT- Medical Director $550k Salary + $75k Sign-On Bonus!

  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 10 days ago
  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 10 days ago

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Otolaryngologist to join our growing team in Parkersburg, WV. This hospital-employed position offers a...

Director, Nursing

  • Buckhannon, WV
  • 11 days ago
  • Buckhannon, WV
  • 11 days ago

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in...

Medical Director job in Weirton WV. Job in Weirton Gr8Jobs

  • Weirton, WV
  • 14 days ago
  • Weirton, WV
  • 14 days ago

TeamHealth is seeking a medical director to help lead our strong emergency medicine (EM) team at Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, West Virginia. Weirton Medical Center has been rated in the top...

Demographic Data for West Virginia

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in West Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in West Virginia 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 West Virginia
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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