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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Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist & Medical Director,

  • Huntington, WV
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 2 days ago

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist & Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention Marshall Pediatrics & Hoops Family Children s Hospital, Marshall Health Network...

WVU Medicine Seek General ENT- Medical Director $550k Salary + $75k

  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 2 days ago
  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 2 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...

Field Medical Director-Radiation Oncology

  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 3 days ago

Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines. + Aids and acts as a resource to Initial Clinical Reviewers. + Ensures documentation of all communications with medical office staff and/or MD provider...

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist & Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention Marshall Pediatrics & Hoops Family Children's Hospital, Marshall Health Network...

Medical Director - West Virginia Medicaid

  • Gassaway, WV
  • 4 days ago
  • Gassaway, WV
  • 4 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...

Remote Work

Leaderstat - Post Acute is seeking a local contract nurse RN Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Director of Nursing for a local contract nursing job in Kingwood, West Virginia. Job Description &...

Interim Director of Nursing

  • Kingwood, WV
  • 5 days ago
  • Kingwood, WV
  • 5 days ago

Job Duties Plans, organizes, and directs overall clinical operations to provide comprehensive care for residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local guidelines Develops and implements...

Medical Director - National Medicare

  • Charleston, WV
  • 6 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 6 days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Medical Director relies on medical background and reviews health claims. The Medical Director work assignments involve...

Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 6 days ago
  • Parkersburg, WV
  • 6 days ago

*Responsible for the quality of the clinical operations of the nursing units to include compliance with Genesis policies and procedures, practice standards and regulations....

Vice President, Growth, Product Marketing & Enablement

  • Charleston, WV
  • 11 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 11 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...

RN Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Charleston, WV
  • 11 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 11 days 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
  • 11 days ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 11 days 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
  • 12 days ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 12 days 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
  • 13 days ago
  • Greenwood, WV
  • 13 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...

Vice President, Growth - Payer

  • Charleston, WV
  • 15 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 15 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...

Demographic Data for West Virginia

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in West Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in West Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
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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