Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in New Mexico

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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Director of Nursing, DON

  • Bloomfield, NM
  • 10 days ago
  • Bloomfield, NM
  • 10 days ago

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we...

Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

  • Gallup, NM
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gallup, NM
  • 60+ 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

  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 3 days ago

Overview The Director of Nusing plans, directs and coordinates the operational, financial and personnel activities of designated departments. Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is conveniently...

Medical Director

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 3 days ago

Overview **We are offering a five thousand dollar sign-on bonus!** Sub-Acute, Long-Term Care is a sector of healthcare exploding with potential and work-life balance flexibility (no weekends or on...

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...

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

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 4 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,...

Optum New Mexico - IPA Medical Director

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 4 days ago

Optum NM is seeking a IPA Medical Director to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the...

National Medical Director

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 5 days ago

Company Description International Health and Medical Serivces delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and...

Vice President of Clinical Services

  • Gallup, NM
  • 5 days ago
  • Gallup, NM
  • 5 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Education: * Bachelor's Degree in Education, Healthcare Administration, or a clinical healthcare field or a combination of education and equivalent work experience is required....

Travel Nurse RN - Home Health Director of Nursing - $2,174 per week

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health Director of Nursing for a travel nursing job in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Director of...

Field Medical Director, Pain Management

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago

Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines. + Provides clinical rationale for standard and expedited appeals. + Ensures documentation of all communications with medical office staff and/or MD...

Assistant Vice President

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 6 days ago

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Manages overall clinical operations for more than 3 assigned teams/offices; develops and implements clinical objectives and initiatives. + Ensures quality...

Medical Director

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 6 days ago

To Apply for this Job Click Here POSITION: Medical Director SCHEDULE: PRN - As Needed FACILITY: Southern NM CF LOCATION: Las Cruces, NM A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck. Wexford Health...

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 7 days ago

Experience in physician relations or recruitment required....

Director of Surgical Services

  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 8 days ago
  • Sunland Park, NM
  • 8 days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Executives thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nations leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180...

Demographic Data for New Mexico

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in New Mexico

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in New Mexico 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 New Mexico
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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