Health Services Administrator

 

Career Description

Health services administrators work with chief executive officers and assistant administrators who manage individual departments. Responsible for their institutions' 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

A.T. Still University of Health Science (Kirksville)
800/626-5266

Missouri State University (Springfield)
417/836-5000

Park University-Fort Leonard Wood Campus Center
573/329-4092

Springfield College
413/748-3000

Stephens College (Columbia)
800/388-7579

University of Missouri-Columbia
800/877-4764

Webster University - Ozarks Regional Campus (Springfield)
417/883-0200

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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