Healthcare Director Jobs in Olympia, WA

A Healthcare Director is a high-level executive who oversees the overall functioning of a healthcare facility, including policy development, budgeting, personnel management, and strategic planning. They are responsible for coordinating and directing health services, ensuring patient care meets established standards and regulations, managing the facility's budget, and developing and implementing operational policies and procedures. Furthermore, they may also be involved in community outreach and public relations activities to maintain a positive image of the organization.

Important skills for a Healthcare Director include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. They should also have a strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations, as well as financial management skills. Often, these professionals hold a Master's degree in Health Administration or a related field, and some positions may require certification as a health executive, such as the Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credentials. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Director, an individual may have roles such as a Healthcare Administrator, Department Manager within a healthcare facility, or a Clinical Manager.

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Nurse Director Critical Care and Med/Surg

  • Olympia, WA
  • 22 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 22 days ago

The role also encompasses administrative duties such as budgeting, staffing, and fostering strong physician relations, ensuring smooth operations and sustained departmental success....

Nurse Director Critical Care

  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago

A community hospital in Washington is actively seeking a Nurse Director Critical Care to join their team. This organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional inpatient and outpatient services...

Assistant Vice President

  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 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...

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

  • Olympia, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 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,...

Field Medical Director, Pain Management

  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 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...

Director of Nursing Services / DNS / DON

  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Fir Lane Care in Shelton, WA is now hiring an experienced Director of Nurseing (DON)! Come join our amazing team! Pay Range: $140,000+ DOE Who we are: Fir Lane Care is part of the Caldera Care...

Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Hematology/Oncology)

  • Olympia, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 8 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...

Associate Director, Medical and Scientific Communications

  • Olympia, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 8 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...

Medical Director - Home Health - OneHome/Home Solutions

  • Olympia, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 11 days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Medical Director relies on fundamentals of CMS Medicare Guidance on following and reviewing home health episodic, home health...

Medical Director Echo Lab /Non Interventional Cardiology

  • Olympia, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 17 days ago

The National Committee for Quality Assurance has recognized its primary care clinics as patient-centered medical homes....

Vice President, Provider Growth

  • Olympia, WA
  • 20 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 20 days ago

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

Director of Nursing

  • Olympia, WA
  • 28 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 28 days ago

MEDIKO: Mission driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve. Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support and new opportunities to learn...

Field Medical Director, Radiology (Pulmonology Preferred)

  • Olympia, WA
  • 26 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 26 days ago

Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines....

Field Medical Director , Radiology (Gastroenterology

  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines....

Associate Medical Director, Cardiology

  • Olympia, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Evolent Associate Medical Director, Cardiology in Olympia , Washington Your Future Evolves Here Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most...

Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Olympia, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Olympia, WA 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 Directors in Olympia, WA
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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