Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health administrators direct and manage hospitals and other healthcare places. They are responsible for long range planning, financial administration, materials management, purchasing, public affairs and patient administration. Small hospitals may only have one administrator. Health care administrators also work in HMOs, health agencies, clinics, or for private practices.

Average Salary:

$35,000 - $100,000

Educational Requirements:

Students must take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English. Most administrators hold master’s degree in healthcare administration or business administration.