Health Services Administrator

 

Career Description

Health services administrators work with chief executive officers and assistant administrators who manage individual departments. Responsible for their institution’s business aspects, they focus on marketing, finances, human resources and public relations. Usually, these administrators specialize in a specific area of
the organization’s operation, such as clinical services, administrative services or human resources.

Academic Requirements

The type of education needed will vary, depending on the job. These positions usually require an undergraduate degree in the management area. For example, finance positions will require a degree in accounting or finance. A master’s degree in health administration is available from various colleges, universities and health professional schools.

Schools

DeVry University - Downtown St. Louis
314/588-0066

DeVry University - West St. Louis
314/542-4222

Maryville University
800/627-9855

Saint Louis University
800/SLU-FORU

Sanford-Brown College - Fenton
636/349-4900

University of Missouri-St. Louis
314/516-5000

University of Phoenix - St. Louis
800/697-8223

Washington University
800/638-0700

Webster University
314/968-6900

Professional Associations

National
American College of Health Care Administrators
American College of Healthcare Executives

State
MHA's Personal Membership Groups

Additional Information

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