Hospital Administrator Job Description

Hospital Administrator Job Description Template

We are looking to hire a hospital administrator with fantastic time management and organizational skills. Hospital administrators are expected to be strong leaders with superb administrative and record-keeping skills.

To ensure success, hospital administrators should be confident and professional administrators with excellent communication and problem-solving skills that will contribute to the efficient functioning of the healthcare facility. Top candidates will work well under pressure while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and can effectively react to emergency situations.

Hospital Administrator Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison among governing boards, medical staff, and department managers.
• Organize, control, and coordinate services as per the hospital board regulations.
• Perform all duties within HIPAA regulations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of programs and policies for patient services, quality assurance, public relations, and department activities.
• Evaluate personnel and prepare daily reports.
• Assist with recruitment, consenting, screening, and enrolment of personnel.
• Practice financial acumen in managing budgets.
• Authorize admissions/treatment as per agreed protocols.
• Ensure that stock levels are adequate and orders are made on time.
• Communicate medical results to patients under clinical supervision.
• Sterilize instruments in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of patient visits.

Hospital Administrator Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in healthcare administration or related (essential).
• Current CPR certification (essential).
• 2 years of experience at a healthcare facility in a hospital administrator role (essential).
• Good knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA regulations, ICD, and CPT coding (highly advantageous).
• Critical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Great attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Superb organizational, administrative, and planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and react effectively to emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and IT skills.
• Passionate about clinical excellence.