How to Get Started in Healthcare Administration
Becoming a health care administrator requires a certain amount of experience, training and education. As the health care field continues to grow, skilled administrators are needed to oversee day-to-day activities in hospitals, medical offices, clinics, nursing homes and other medical facilities. Educational requirements for these positions vary, but typically, health care administrators are expected to complete a master's degree or doctoral degree to compete for higher-paying positions.
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Choose an area of medicine or patient care that interests you. If you have previous experience as a nurse, EMT or laboratory assistant, consider pursuing a career in this area. Most positions within health care administration require a certain amount of experience, training and education.
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Obtain the education necessary to apply for health care administration positions. An undergraduate degree in health care administration, nursing, business, or pharmaceutical medicine may qualify you for lower or middle management positions. Additional experience and an advanced degree in hospital administration will be necessary to compete for higher-level positions. Most upper-level health administrators and health executives complete master's or doctoral degrees.
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Complete all licensing and training required by the state in which you live. Learn more about licensing and training by contacting your state's health and human services department.
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Create a resume that includes all training, education and previous experiences within the health care field. Include all certifications and licenses. Provide at least three references within the health care field who can speak about your job performance and personality.
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Apply for entry-level positions in local hospitals, clinics and other health care facilities. Attend job fairs, contact health care recruiters, or contact those from a previous job for leads or recommendations.
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Tips & Warnings
Complete coursework in database technology, interpersonal communication and the latest medical technology so you can qualify for a variety of health care administrative positions.
Do not apply for jobs you are not qualified for. Research positions before submitting a resume to make sure you have skills necessary to perform all job duties.
