Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Alabama

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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Assistant Director of Nursing RN ADNS

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 hours ago

Overview We are proud to be an agency-free center! Our dedicated team members play a critical role in shaping our culture of trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation,...

Director of Nursing, Long Term Care

  • Fayette, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fayette, AL
  • 2 days ago

Overview Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current...

Medical Director

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago

The Medical Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the clinical operations for Thrive Alabama and is responsible for planning and directing all aspects of the clinic's medical policies and programs...

Resident Services Director (RN)

  • Mountain Brook, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL
  • 2 days ago

Overview Advance Your Nursing Leadership Career as a Resident Services Director at Diversicare! Are you an experienced RN with a passion for leadership and a drive for excellence in healthcare?...

administration, or related area + Experience working in a highly professional C-Suite setting + Experience working and making independent decisions + Experience working in a matrixed healthcare setting...

Resident Services Director (RN)

  • Irondale, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Irondale, AL
  • 2 days ago

Overview Advance Your Nursing Leadership Career as a Resident Services Director at Diversicare! Are you an experienced RN with a passion for leadership and a drive for excellence in healthcare?...

Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

  • Gardendale, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Gardendale, AL
  • 4 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....

Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Union Springs, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Union Springs, AL
  • 5 days ago

Experience & Requirements Associate degree or RN Diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing highly preferred. Three (3) to Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience...

Hospice Administrator

  • Auburn, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Auburn, AL
  • 6 days ago

Operations, Home health administrator, Home health director We Offer Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO Competitive Salaries Mileage Reimbursement...

Director of Nursing Services

  • Oxford, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Oxford, AL
  • 7 days ago

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

Director of Nursing Acute Care Services Brookwood Hospital

  • Homewood, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Homewood, AL
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary Responsible for strategic and operational oversight of Acute Care services at Brookwood Hospital. Accountable for achievement of departments and hospital goals in concert with...

Executive Director - Hospice

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 11 days ago

Our Company Oasis Healthcare Overview Our Hospice Executive Directors are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing overall direction for hospice services in the state,...

Medical Office Administrator

  • Mobile, AL
  • 13 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 13 days ago

Why Us? With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions,...

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Wetumpka, AL
  • 17 days ago
  • Wetumpka, AL
  • 17 days ago

Experience & Requirements Associate degree or RN Diploma required. Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred. Two (2) years of experience in healthcare / nursing administration. Active RN license in...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Alabama

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.0%
Master's Degree
34.1%
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 Alabama
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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