Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Urbandale, IA

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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Field Medical Director , Radiology (Neurology)

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Evolent Field Medical Director, Radiology (Neurology) in Des Moines , Iowa Your Future Evolves Here Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most...

Field Medical Director , Radiology (Gastroenterology

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Evolent Field Medical Director, Radiology (Gastroenterology)) in Des Moines , Iowa Your Future Evolves Here Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people...

Associate Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Hemotology/Oncology)

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Sumitomo Pharma Associate Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Hemotology/Oncology) in Des Moines , Iowa Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key...

Director of Nursing

  • Ankeny, IA (9 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (9 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 4 days ago

The HWD is the clinical leader who supports the clinical operations within the branch....

Part-time TeleHospitalist - Physician Medical Director - Iowa and Illinois

  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (11 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Overview UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Telehospitalist Physician Medial Director to join our system-wide team in IA and IL Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At...

Medical Office Administrator

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 7 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 RN

  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 7 days ago

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING RN- Required Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a compassionate, energetic, and talented Registered Nurse to join our team as Assistant Director...

Travel Director of Nursing (DON)

  • Pleasant Hill, IA (3 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, IA (3 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 7 days ago

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) leader with a passion for providing exceptional care? If you're looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference while traveling...

Associate Medical Director, Cardiology

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 9 days ago

Evolent Associate Medical Director, Cardiology in Des Moines , Iowa Your Future Evolves Here Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most...

Associate Vice President, Client Service, EB

  • Waukee, IA (12 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Waukee, IA (12 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 11 days ago

Associate Vice President, Client Service, EB page is loaded Associate Vice President, Client Service, EB locations Waukee time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id...

Medical Director, Oncology Des Moines, Iowa JO-2412-11625

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Medical Director, Oncology | Des Moines, Iowa|JO-2412-11625 Jackson Physician Search Facebook Details Posted: 01-Mar-25 Location: Iowa Categories: Physicians/Surgeons Internal Number:...

Medical Director, Oncology Des Moines, Iowa

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 16 days ago

Outstanding opportunity to play a part in the development and growth of the Medical Oncology team at a prestigious health system in Des Moines! Successful candidates will have previous experience...

Vice President, Social

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 17 days ago

Vice President, Social Highwire - 4.0 Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $144K - $179K a year 2 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental...

Director of Nursing

  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Altoona, IA (8 miles from Urbandale, IA)
  • 21 days ago

Director of Nursing Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Required) Nursing: 4 years (Preferred) Supervising Experience: 3 years (Preferred) Skilled-Long Term Care Nursing (Preferred) Full Job...

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (1 mile from Urbandale, IA)
  • 24 days ago

As our Assistant Director of Nursing with Wesley on Grand, you will evaluate the quality of resident care, monitor compliance with current laws, process improvements and assist in implementing...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Urbandale, IA

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Urbandale, IA 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 Urbandale, IA
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%