Health

­­­Healthcare Administrator

Duties and responsibilities: Is the field relating to leadership, management, and administration of public health systems, health care systems, hospitals, and hospital networks. Health care administrators are considered health care professionals. It is responsible for the facility business management and whatever operation they are running such as a hospital or nursing home. A health care administrator is responsible for controlling finances, supply ordering, hiring, and supervising staff.

Salary: $115,553 - $245,774

Education: Bachelor’s degree in health administration, most states requires state-approved training and on-the-job experience, then license from an approved, accredited institute. Every state has different requirements, however, so be sure to check with the state health board of the state in which you want to practice before setting out to begin your new career.  

­Reflection: I would like to be a health care administrator because it seems like you help out a lot of people and you are busy most of the time. It seems interesting and fun to work with people