A Day in the Life of a Mid-level Hospital Administrator
A Day in the Life of a Mid-Level Hospital Administrator
How to get the Position and How to Survive it
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The aim of this paper is to identify which education credentials and skills are needed to become a hospital administrator in a health care facility. A Bachelor degree in health care is acceptable, but a Master degree is always preferred. This highly coveted career is expected to grow faster than average in the industry and provides a challenging balance between problem solving and decision making. Responsibilities such as budgeting, disciplinary actions, overview of different departments, and staff management are some of the everyday concepts that keep an administrator busy. An administrator is a figure of leadership not only in the facility in which they work but also in the community that they service, which is why meetings with different organizations and associations are also a common part of this job description. The career offers a rewarding salary depending on the size of the organization and number of physicians in the facility. There are several opportunities for career growth and advancement within this industry and as a career path.
A Day in the Life of a Mid-Level Hospital Administrator
How to Get the Position and How to Survive It Becoming a hospital administrator requires a bachelor’s degree or a higher education level, as well as experience and a variety of skills. The job of a mid-level hospital administrator can vary depending on the type of facility that they are employed, the amount of physicians in the organization and the amount of patient capacity. The health care administrator as a position is highly coveted, so what does it take to get to the position and how will one survive it once it is obtained? Becoming a hospital administrator is part of the health science of maintaining and improving human health and while administration is not
How to get the Position and How to Survive it
Name
School
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to identify which education credentials and skills are needed to become a hospital administrator in a health care facility. A Bachelor degree in health care is acceptable, but a Master degree is always preferred. This highly coveted career is expected to grow faster than average in the industry and provides a challenging balance between problem solving and decision making. Responsibilities such as budgeting, disciplinary actions, overview of different departments, and staff management are some of the everyday concepts that keep an administrator busy. An administrator is a figure of leadership not only in the facility in which they work but also in the community that they service, which is why meetings with different organizations and associations are also a common part of this job description. The career offers a rewarding salary depending on the size of the organization and number of physicians in the facility. There are several opportunities for career growth and advancement within this industry and as a career path.
A Day in the Life of a Mid-Level Hospital Administrator
How to Get the Position and How to Survive It Becoming a hospital administrator requires a bachelor’s degree or a higher education level, as well as experience and a variety of skills. The job of a mid-level hospital administrator can vary depending on the type of facility that they are employed, the amount of physicians in the organization and the amount of patient capacity. The health care administrator as a position is highly coveted, so what does it take to get to the position and how will one survive it once it is obtained? Becoming a hospital administrator is part of the health science of maintaining and improving human health and while administration is not
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