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3 Jobs for Master of Science in Health Science in Healthcare Administration

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Healthcare administration jobs are diverse and challenging, and a Master of Science in Health Science (MSHS) in healthcare administration reflects the skills and education required to succeed in such healthcare administration jobs as nursing home administration, clinic management and public health program management.

Clinic management

An MSHS degree with a concentration in healthcare administration serves as the foundation for a successful career in clinic management. Also known as medical practice management, clinic management involves ensuring top-notch patient service through streamlined office practices such as human resource management, financial management, business operations, patient-care systems and risk management.

Clinic managers are often responsible for hiring and training support staff, and they must be familiar with insurance policy practices and be able to negotiate contracts with vendors for equipment and other clinic equipment. Clinic managers often have at least five years' professional experience in healthcare and/or healthcare administration. Clinic managers can expect to earn between $50,000 and $70,000 on average.

 Nursing home administration

Americans are living longer and requiring longer periods of nursing care. Nursing homes that are equipped to provide long-term care continue to be in high demand, as are candidates for healthcare administration jobs. Nursing home administrators oversee the implementation of medical care, the purchase and use of medical supplies and ensure the well-being of nursing home residents through established best practices.

Nursing home administrators manage the staff, finances and maintenance schedule for a nursing home facility. Hiring and salary application also become primary duties of a nursing home administrator; skills to adequately manage these roles are covered in studies for an MSHS degree with a concentration in healthcare administration. Average nursing home administrator salaries range from $80,000 to $100,000.

Public health program management

Managing public health programs is challenging but rewarding. Someone with a degree in healthcare administration who begins a career in public health services management often has the opportunity to develop and implement public health initiatives. Healthcare administration jobs like this one also incorporate program analysis, departmental organization and staff management into leadership roles.

Public health program managers may act as liaisons between the public health organization and community leaders as well as other local healthcare providers and facilities. They are tasked with maintaining community healthcare standards and communicating healthcare policies to the public.

Jobs in public health services management range between $45,000 and $65,000.

These careers are fields where growth is likely, as the need for excellent healthcare grows with the population. A degree in healthcare administration ensures prospective employers that candidates possess the education and experience necessary to successfully lead teams of healthcare professionals in a variety of settings.


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