HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Health Care Administrator/Manager
To be a successful Health Care Administrator/Manager you should...
have the ability to understand a situation quickly and make judgments; have the ability to maage many programs at one time; be skilled in planning and dealing with complex financial matters; have the ability to provide leadership to a wide variety of persons in many capacities; have expertise to balance the interests of patients, medical staff, a board of directors, and government agencies; have tenacity for details and follow-through; have strong public relations skills.
What will my job be like?
A health care administrator/manager plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises the delivery of health care. These managers establish and implement policies, objectives, and procedures for their departments; evaluate personnel and work; develop reports and budgets; and coordinate activities with other managers. Health services managers in health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other managed care settings may additionally do more work in the areas of community outreach and preventive care than managers of a group practice may. Generalists manage or assist in the management of an entire facility or system. Specialists are in charge of specific clinical departments or services.
Where could I work?
Most health care administrator/managers work in facilities such as nursing homes and hospitals. These facilities may operate around the clock, and administrators and managers may be called at all hours to deal with problems. They may also travel to attend meetings or inspect satellite facilities.
Average Annual Salary
$110,680 per year
What is the future of this career?
Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 29 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 61,400 openings for medical and health services managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Type of Education/Training
Health care administrators/managers receive their education through academic programs at colleges, and universities. Some positions are available with a bachelor’s degree in business, health policy, or administration; however, most employers require a master’s degree in business administration, hospital administration, health administration, or public health. Many health care administrators have doctoral degrees. Physician offices and some other facilities may substitute on-the-job experience for formal education.
Where could I get the education/training?
- Albertus Magnus College (master's program)
- CT State Middlesex
- Eastern Connecticut State University
- Fairfield University
- Goodwin University
- Quinnipiac University
- Sacred Heart University
- Southern Connecticut State University
- University of Connecticut
- University of Hartford
- University of New Haven
- University of Saint Joseph
- Western Connecticut State University
Licensing/Certification
Licensure is not required in the state of Connecticut.
More Information
American College of Healthcare Administrators
1300 Piccard Drive, Suite LL14
Rockville, MD 20850
(800) 561-3148
American College of Healthcare Executives
300 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60606
312-424-2800
