Healthcare Administrator

Duties and Responsibilities:
	Healthcare administrators direct and manage hospitals and other healthcare facilities.  They are responsible for long-range planning, financial administration, personnel administration, materials management, purchasing, public affairs and patient administration.  Small hospitals may have only one administrator, while larger facilities may have many.  Some administrators specialize in specific fields like patient administration or purchasing.  Health care administrators also work in HMOs, health agencies, clinics, or for private practices.
Average Salary:   $35,000 - $100,000
Educational Requirements:
	Students should take challenging high school courses in business, science, math, and English.  Most healthcare administrators hold master's degrees in healthcare administration or business administration.