Health Services Administrator

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Work Tasks

• Hire and oversee all workers at a health care facility
• Make sure all government regulations are followed
• Make the public aware of the facility and what kinds of services it offers
• Make sure that high quality healthcare services are provided
• Work for hospitals, nursing homes, doctors' offices, dentists' offices, medical and dental labs, home health agencies, and HMOs
• Work with government regulations, patient records, staff records, work schedules, and health statistics about the community

Salary, Size & Growth

• $89,500 average per year ($43.00 per hour)
• A large occupation (283,000 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (1.6% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree for entry-level jobs
• Employers Prefer: A master's degree in health services administration, health sciences, nursing administration, public health, public or business administration is preferred in this field.
• Skills/Courses: College courses include health related, nursing, and business subjects.
• Certification/Licensing: All states require nursing care facility administrators to have a bachelor's degree and pass a licensing exam.