Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Irving, TX

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

The Director of Nursing (VNPN) leads and manages the Vocational Nursing/Practical Nursing programs to maintain high educational standards, compliance with accreditation and regulatory...

National Accounts Medical Director - Remote

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 7 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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Information Specialist - Graduate Medical Education

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 11 hours ago

Information Specialist - Graduate Medical Education Department WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence,...

Vice President of Business Development (Healthcare)-Remote

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Who we are: Access TeleCare is the largest national provider of telemedicine technology and solutions to hospitals and health systems. The Access TeleCare technology platform, Telemed IQ, enables...

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Texas Director of Nursing (972)

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversee clinical operations and assist with the day-to-day operational needs....

Associate Medical Director- Dallas, TX

  • Arlington, TX (17 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, TX (17 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Associate Medical Director serves as a health-care professional and capable of handling a variety of health-related problems....

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

  • Lewisville, TX (17 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (17 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Vista Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center - Lewisville, TX Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Day Assistant Director of Nursing Join Our Amazing Team! Our Care Teams are...

Vice President of ED Physician Services

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Physician Recruitment and Retention : Lead efforts to recruit, onboard, and retain highly skilled emergency medicine physicians, fostering a culture of excellence and professionalism....

Health Solutions Assistant Vice President

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Are you intellectually curious with a passion to solve problems? Do you enjoy a flexible and collaborative, team-based environment where you are always learning and growing? If yes, Aon is the...

Vice President, Medicare Stars, Remote

  • Arlington, TX (17 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, TX (17 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 3 days ago

The VP, Medicare Stars will be a key member of Aledade's Payer Strategy and Engagement team and will be responsible for understanding, aligning, and integrating health plan strategies with...

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Medical Director

  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 3 days ago

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding,...

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Medical Director - Post-Acute Care Management - Remote anywhere in US

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Optum Home & Community Care,** part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care...

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Vice President, Controller (Remote)

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Who we are: Access TeleCare is the largest national provider of telemedicine technology and solutions to hospitals and health systems. The Access TeleCare technology platform, Telemed IQ, enables...

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National Medical Director

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 6 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...

National Senior Medical Director - Remote

  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (8 miles from Irving, TX)
  • 6 days ago

This key executive Physician will provide expertise and leadership on population, specifically Clinical Documentation Review with expertise in application of DRG coding and clinical operations....

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Salary for Healthcare Area Administrator Jobs in Irving, TX

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Area Administrators in Irving, TX 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 Irving, TX
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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