Health Care
Services Administrator

Health care services administrators lead and manage hospitals, clinics, health maintenance organizations, physician group practices, health care agencies, and the military health care system. They work with national, state, and local governments to determine and execute health care policies and procedures. There are three types of health care services administrators with educational programs in the State of Texas: health systems/health services administrators, extended care facilities/long term health care administrators, and rehabilitation services administrators.

Work Environment
Most administrators work in office environments. They may also work outside the office with individuals concerned with the business aspects of their institutions.

Job Outlook
As the health care industry changes, more administrators will be needed for outpatient facilities and extended care facilities.

Length of Training/
Requirements

Health care services administration requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in health care administration, business administration, health policy and administration, or a related field such as accounting or human resources. Most larger organizations require a master's degree in health care, hospital administration, or business administration. Course work includes financial management, policy development, administrative theory, organizational dynamics, and business principles.

Salary
Salary depends on education, geography, job setting, and experience. Current salaries range from $75,000 - $120,000+.

Educational Programs

Health Systems/Services Administration Midwestern State University
San Antonio College
Southwest Texas State University
Texas Southern University
Texas Woman's University
University of Houston - Clear Lake
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
The University of Texas Houston Health Science Center
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Long Term Health Care Administration
Howard Payne University
Southwest Texas State University
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Southwestern Adventist College
University of North Texas
The University of Texas Houston Health Science Center
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Victoria College

Medical Office Administration/Secretarial Studies
Austin Community College
Blinn College
Central Texas College
Del Mar College

Health Care Administration
Trinity University
University of Dallas
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Rehabilitation Services Administration
University of North Texas
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Professional Associations
American College of Health Care Administrators
325 South Patrick St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
703/739-7901

American College of Healthcare Executives
840 North Lakeshore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
312/943-0544

American Health Care Association
1201 L St. NW

Washington, DC 20005
202/842-4444 or 202/842-3960

The Association of University Programs Health Administration
1911 North Fort Myer Dr., Ste. 503
Raleigh, NC 27623
919/677-2400

Medical Group Management Association
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112
303/397-7891

National Association for Home Care
228 Seventh St., SE
Washington, DC 20003
202/547-7424

Texas Association for Home Care
3737 Executive Center Dr., Ste. 151
Austin, TX 78731
512/338-9293

Texas Department of Health
Texas Board of Nursing Facility Administrators
1100 West 49th St.
Austin, TX 78756-3183
512/458-7111 or
1-888/963-7111

Texas Hospital Association
P.O. Box 15587
Austin, TX 78761-5587
512/465-1000

Texas Society for Medical Staff Services
1033 La Posada Dr.
Austin, TX 78752
512/454-8626


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