Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, specialize in managing a specific clinical area or department, or manage a medical practice for a group of physicians. They assess the need for services, equipment and personnel and also make recommendations regarding the expansion or curtailment of services, and the establishment of new or auxiliary facilities. They also oversee compliance with government agencies and regulations.

Average Salary: $84,270

Education:

A four year Bachelor’s degree is required in the field for entry level positions, but a Master’s degree will gain advantage over the latter. The Master's or Bachelor’s degree can be in healthcare administration, information technology, accounting or a business concentration.

I would like to be a healthcare administrator because I like to plan and provide direction.