Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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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Medical Director Behavioral Health Hybrid Washington DC

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 60+ days ago

case reviews in conjunction with Medical Excellence Department responsible for HEDIS performance ;Maintains familiarity with federal, state and local regulations that may pertain to the medical and clinical...

Regional Vice President, Growth

  • Annapolis, MD (24 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Annapolis, MD (24 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 hours ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's 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...

Director of Nursing, Day Shift, Med Surg and Intensive Care Unit

  • Fort Washington, MD (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Fort Washington, MD (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 20 hours ago

Fort Washington Medical Center If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced...

Palliative Care Medical Director/Attending Physician - MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 21 hours ago

Palliative Care Medical Director/Attending Physician - MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center MedStar Health offers a uniquely rewarding career in a major marketplace. Shape your future in...

Palliative Care Medical Director/Division Chief Physician - MedStar Washington Hospital Center

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 23 hours ago

Palliative Care Medical Director/Division Chief Physician - MedStar Washington Hospital Center MedStar Health offers a uniquely rewarding career in a major marketplace. Shape your future in health...

Director of Nursing Emergency Department - copy

  • Clinton, MD (20 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton, MD (20 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago

General Summary of Position The Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing's (DON) leadership/management team and is responsible for one or more defined...

Associate Director - Healthcare Strategy & Innovation

  • McLean, VA (10 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • McLean, VA (10 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago

., PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx) and financial modeling Willingness to travel as required What Would Be Nice To Have : Master's in Business Administration (MBA) highly preferred Masters in Healthcare Administration...

Global Development Associate Medical Director

  • Gaithersburg, MD (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Collaborating closely with the Clinical Operations team, you will be involved in the planning, execution, and closure of clinical studies....

Medical Director - Pediatric Pulmonology - Evicore - Remote

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Committee for Quality Assurance standards is a plusAbility to commit to a set, weekly work schedule (Monday through Friday)Strong computer skills: ability to work autonomously with automated processes...

Remote Work

Vice President, Real-world Data & Evidence Solutions and Sales

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Summary** The Vice President of Real-world Data & Evidence has direct responsibility and accountability for all Cardinal Health and Specialty Networks' real-world data and evidence, technology,...

Director of Nursing

  • Tysons, VA (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tysons, VA (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Director of Nursing The Mather (Tysons, VA) We're seeking a Director of Nursing to ensures safe and ethical standards of practice and clinical excellence in resident care and services; responsible...

Executive Assistant Senior - Office of the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago

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...

Assistant Director of Nursing , ADON

  • Clinton, MD (20 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Clinton, MD (20 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Clinton Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for an RN Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team. PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT: The position...

Memory Care Director

  • Gaithersburg, MD (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Join our dynamic team at The Carnegie! The Memory Care Director promotes a healthy and actively-enriched lifestyle within the memory care community. What will I do every day? Monitor residents and...

Regional Vice President, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 3 days ago

They will be heavily involved with physician outreach, business development, physician relations and partnerships....

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Silver Spring, MD 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 Silver Spring, MD
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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