Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health Care administrators have responsibilities for for facilities, services, programs, staff, budgets, relations with other organizations and other management functions, depending on the type and size of organization.

Salary:

The average salary for a health service managers reported by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics was $94,500. Salaries depend on also on the type of organization, location and experience, among other factors.

Education:

A bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or business administration is a typical requirement for employment as a healthcare administrator. Coursework may include organization and management within the medical field, accounting and budgeting practices, strategic planning, law and ethics, and health economics.

Demand for this profession:

This profession is in high demand. Employment opportunities are expected to grow beyond the average for all occupations with job growth of 23 percent through 2022.

Reflection:

I would consider this occupation because it seems like an interesting thing to do.