Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities: Healthcare administrators manage healthcare facilities. They do long-range planning, financial administration, personnel administration, materials management, purchasing, public affairs and patient administration. The number of healthcare administrators in a hospital may vary depending on the size on the facility: Small hospitals may only have one, while larger facilities may have many. Healthcare administrators may also work in HMOs, health agencies, clinics, or for private practices. Average Salary: $35,000 - $100,000 Educational Requirements: Students should take challenging high school courses in business, math, and English.