Careers in Healthcare Administration

About the role

The Education Health Care sector is one of the largest and fastest-growing industry sectors. The demand for skilled managers with health care management education is anticipated to increase.

Responsibilities

• Pursue a career in health care management in various areas such as Health care office staff, Medical administration, Hospital operations, Health care human resources, Health care strategy, Health service management, Facilities management, Medical information management, Clinical research management, Clinic administrator, Health information manager.

Requirements

• While many entry-level positions in health care may only require a Bachelor’s degree, a Master of Arts in Health Care Administration is often necessary to advance to senior management roles.
• Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration or Master of Arts in Health Care Administration can pursue a variety of health care careers including HMO administrator, Contract negotiator, Administrative services director, Hospital administrator, Clinical department manager, Consultant health care administrator, Health care program director.
• Successful completion of the degree alone does not grant licensure or certification in any state, regardless of concentration or specialization.
• Students should research specific licensing and certification requirements for their desired profession before enrolling.
• A criminal record may prevent an applicant from obtaining licensure, certification, or employment in this field.