Healthcare Director Jobs in Billerica, MA

A Healthcare Director is a high-level executive who oversees the overall functioning of a healthcare facility, including policy development, budgeting, personnel management, and strategic planning. They are responsible for coordinating and directing health services, ensuring patient care meets established standards and regulations, managing the facility's budget, and developing and implementing operational policies and procedures. Furthermore, they may also be involved in community outreach and public relations activities to maintain a positive image of the organization.

Important skills for a Healthcare Director include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. They should also have a strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations, as well as financial management skills. Often, these professionals hold a Master's degree in Health Administration or a related field, and some positions may require certification as a health executive, such as the Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credentials. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Director, an individual may have roles such as a Healthcare Administrator, Department Manager within a healthcare facility, or a Clinical Manager.

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US Medical Director, Dermatology (NextGen Immunology)

  • Cambridge, MA (13 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cambridge, MA (13 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Title: US Medical Director, Dermatology (NextGen Immunology) Location: Cambridge, MA Morristown, NJ About the Job A strategic medical leadership role within Sanofi's Next Gen Immunology...

Medical Director

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and biostatistics, to ensure alignment on clinical strategy and study design....

Field Medical Director - Vascular Surgery

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 21 hours 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...

Vice President (VP), Healthcare Communications

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

FleishmanHillard, a leading global communications agency, has an immediate opening for an entrepreneurial, self-starting Vice President to join our growing healthcare team. This is an exciting...

Physician - Medical Director Primary Care CBOC

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 1 day ago

JobSummary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy...

Health Plan Medical Director

  • Somerville, MA (14 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerville, MA (14 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Site: Mass General Brigham Health Plan Holding Company, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers,...

President & CEO

  • Revere, MA (15 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Revere, MA (15 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 1 day ago

expand services, as well as add potential new services to meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities Enhance the quality, access, safety, and efficiency of patient services and increase patient...

Director of Nursing RN/LPN

  • Nashua, NH (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Nashua Crossings is seeking a compassionate and caring Director of Nursing to oversee hiring, training, and management of our community care team. This role will also serve as the liaison with...

Vice President , Business Operations & Clinical Analytics Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 2 days ago

s degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, or related field strongly preferred....

Vice President , Business Operations & Clinical Analytics

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises five direct reports Qualifications MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree required; masters degree in healthcare administration, public health, business...

Assistant Director Surgical Services

  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Natick, MA (18 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 2 days ago

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a...

Senior Director, Nursing

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Drive initiatives to improve patient satisfaction, safety, and staff engagement....

Director, Healthcare Services - IT

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 2 days 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...

President & CEO

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 3 days ago

expand services, as well as add potential new services to meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities Enhance the quality, access, safety, and efficiency of patient services and increase patient...

Medical Director, Clinical Services

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Billerica, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Company :** Highmark Inc. **Job Description :** **JOB SUMMARY** This job, as part of a physician team, ensures that utilization management responsibilities are performed in accordance with the...

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Billerica, MA

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Billerica, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
Master's Degree
34.3%
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 Directors in Billerica, MA
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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