You might hire a healthcare administrator to:
- Organize physicians’ schedules and on-call duties
Foster a professional, positive, and compliant healthcare environment
Oversee the facility’s budget, billing, and insurance matters
Manage staffing and train non-medical staff
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Strong communication and interpersonal skills | Basic knowledge of medical terminology |
| In-depth understanding of healthcare laws and regulations | Experience coordinating responsibilities across a team |
| Familiarity with hospital or healthcare facility operations | Knowledge of current and emerging healthcare technologies, like telemedicine and electronic health records |
| Knowledge of business best practices, including creating and adhering to budgets | Financial analysis skills |
| Comfort in a customer-facing role | Proficiency with hospital management systems and other administrative software |
