Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in West Columbia, SC

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 Utilization Management - Remote

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 6 hours ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

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Regional Vice President, Growth

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 1 day 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...

Assistant Vice President

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 4 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...

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

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 4 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...

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

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 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,...

Assistant Director of Nursing - Women & Children/Inpatient Float Pool

  • West Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

LMC Careers Full Time Day Shift Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1...

Field Medical Director, Pain Management

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 7 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...

VP, Medicare Regional President- SE

  • North, SC (22 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 8 days ago
  • North, SC (22 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 8 days ago

operations and the health of our members; and the attainment of Stars scores and management of Risk Adjustment....

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The City of West Columbia is situated along eight miles of the beautiful lower Saluda and Congaree Rivers. Known for being friendly, welcoming, and affordable, the city also has top-level schools...

Associate Director, Medical and Scientific Communications

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 9 days ago

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe...

Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Hematology/Oncology)

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 9 days ago

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe...

Director of Nursing

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 14 days ago

DIRECTOR OF NURSING Join the PruittHealth family, where the health and safety of our workforce is our top priority! We're not only committed to your career, we're committed to the health and...

Chief Operating Officer, Pharmacy Management

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 15 days ago

Demonstrated experience with integration of pharmacy management with clinical operations. Highly organized and process driven....

Vice President, Provider Growth

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 21 days ago

Datavant Vice President, Provider Growth in Columbia , South Carolina Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare...

Memory Care Director

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 22 days ago

Join Our Team at Vitality Living as a Memory Care Director at Columbia Community! Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? A career that allows you positively impact the...

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in West Columbia, SC

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in West Columbia, SC 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 West Columbia, SC
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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