Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in South Carolina

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) - Brand New Facility!

  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Director of Nursing Opportunity - New Facility Opening this Spring! Located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Sea Grove Recovery will provide substance use treatment for adults,...

Director Surgical Services

  • Walterboro, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Walterboro, SC
  • 3 days ago

Director of Surgical Services Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Position Overview: LeaderStat is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader for a(n) Director of Surgical Services in Walterboro, SC....

Home Health Administrator

  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 3 days ago

**MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:** Bachelor's Degree with training and experience in healthcare administration **MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:** At least two (2) years of supervisory experience in home...

Assistant Vice President

  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 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...

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
  • 4 days ago
  • 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
  • 4 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC
  • 4 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...

RN Director of Nursing Hospice Beaufort

  • Okatie, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Okatie, SC
  • 4 days ago

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

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Aiken, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 5 days ago

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for ensuring quality patient care via development, implementation, and evaluation, of...

Director of Nursing - RN Full Time

  • Florence, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Florence, SC
  • 5 days ago

Director of Nursing - RN *Full Time* Florence, SC Healthcare Job Type Full-time Description Join Our Team as a Director of Nursing Location: Florence Florence Presbyterian Community has an...

Director Surgical Services

  • Walterboro, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Walterboro, SC
  • 6 days ago

Administration or a related field preferred 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience Currently licensed as a registered professional...

Field Medical Director, Pain Management

  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • 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...

Director of Nursing

  • North Augusta, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • North Augusta, SC
  • 7 days ago

Overview Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Come Join a Great Team at Brookdale North Augusta The Health and Wellness Director (Director...

Medical Director - Anesthesiology - Hilton Head Hospital

  • Hilton Head, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Hilton Head, SC
  • 7 days ago

Hilton Head, SC – Seeking Anesthesiology Medical Director Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a...

VP, Medicare Regional President- SE

  • North, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • North, SC
  • 7 days ago

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

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in South Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
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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