HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

INTRODUCTION

Are you a leader?

Are you responsible?

Do you like Business?

Do you like being in charge?

Do you care about others and their health?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the major for you!

COURSES

Hospital Organization Management Marketing Accounting Budgeting Human Resources Strategic Planning Health Economics Epidemiology Health Law Health Information Systems

TOP PAYING STATES

Washington Massachusetts Rhode Island New Jersey New York

UNSPOKEN QUALIFICATIONS

A genuine interest in Health Care Excellent written and oral communication skills Very well organized Great leadership skills

SALARY

$95,000-$250,000 Average Salary is $160,000

Sometimes comfortable, private offices Usually sharing space with other staff Work for long hours At hospitals that are open 24/7 administrators and

managers can be called in at all hours to deal with and fix problems

WORKING CONDITIONS

Marketing assistant Operating assistant Project consultant Project manager Health provider representative Accountant

TYPES OF JOBS

Pass a licensing examination Complete a state-approved training program Continuing education after graduation Eventually getting a master’s degree

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Dealing with all kinds of people Problems are always there to be solved Working your way up in the business world Traveling Meetings

WHAT TO EXPECT

Oversee financial matters, Human resource functions, Facilities and equipment, Technology, Public relations, And policy making Choose between four employment sectors:

1. Providers

2. Suppliers

3. Insurance organizations

4. Policy organizations

WITH A MASER’S DEGREE

Places to work:

1. Group physician practices

2. Clinics

3. Nursing homes

4. Home healthcare organizations

5. Outpatient care centers

6. Mental health organizations

7. Rehabilitation centers

WITH A MASTER’S DEGREE CONTINUED