Nature of Work
Health Services Administration offers some of the most rewarding and challenging career opportunities available today. Health services administrators are employed at the top, mid and entry levels of various types of health care organizations.  Top-level administrations provide leadership and strategic direction, work closely with the governing board, and are responsible for the overall success of the organization.  Mid-level administrators have leadership roles for major service centers or departments such as outpatient, other specific patient services, marketing, finance, quality, etc. Their jobs involve planning and coordinating, organizing human and physical resources, directing and supervising, operational and financial controls, and decision making.  Entry-level administrators may function as assistants to mid-level managers.  Their jobs may involve supervision and oversight in the operations of a departmental unit.

See the attached BHSA Minors Brochure for more career opportunities.

Employment
Careers in health services include opportunities across a vast array of healthcare settings, insurance and payer organizations, governmental agencies, research and consulting organizations, public health departments and voluntary health agencies.

Job Outlook
The healthcare industry continues to expand and there are a wide variety of career paths available.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of growth in new jobs in healthcare occupations is projected to be around 16% between 2006 and 2016. Health care occupations are expected to grow faster than average as compared to other occupations.

Earnings
The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides information relating to health services managers’ earnings relating to position and employment. Salary information can be found at: http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco2001.htm

Links

http://www.ache.org/carsvcs/ycareer.cfm

http://healthmanagementcareers.org/