Healthcare Administrators

A Healthcare Administrator directs and coordinates delivery of health care and medical services. Manages finances and recordkeeping and communications with medical staff. Works to improve quality and efficiency. May run smaller medical practices or work in specialized areas within large hospitals or health care systems.

About this Career

Average Salary

£34,731

New workers start at around £19,049. Normal pay is £34,731 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £58,593

Annual Openings

35

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Responsible for budgeting, pricing and accounting activities within the practice.
  • Liaises with relevant outside organisations (e.g. NHS trust, PCT, social services, drug companies, professional bodies).
  • Takes responsibility for stock control of practice equipment, drugs, etc.
  • Organises duty rosters for professional and support staff in practice.
  • Maintains patient files on medical history, consultations and treatment undertaken and/or drugs prescribed.
  • Negotiates contracts for services with other health care providers and purchasers.
  • Takes responsibility for health and safety matters within the practice.
  • Oversees staff training and monitors training needs.
  • Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities of practice staff.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Monitoring 57%
Reading Comprehension 53%
Active Listening 48%
Writing 48%
Speaking 48%
Critical Thinking 48%
Learning Strategies 44%
Active Learning 42%
Mathematics 39%
Science 1%

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