The healthcare industry is growing at a rapid pace due to recent changes in the healthcare system. With this growth comes the demand for skilled Healthcare Managers to lead and manage healthcare facilities and staff. Those who have
healthcare career training
and experience working in a healthcare setting are at a higher demand than ever before among companies looking to fill leadership roles. If you have a passion for helping people and the desire to maintain the quality of healthcare services, our
Most Healthcare Manager jobs require a minimum of a bachelor's degree in healthcare management or related field.
Master's degrees are also common in this profession.
Requirements vary by workplace.
Important Qualities of a Healthcare Manager
Analytical skills
Healthcare Managers must be able to understand and follow current regulations and be able to adapt to new laws.
Communication skills
Healthcare Managers must be able to communicate effectively with other health professionals.
Detail oriented
Healthcare Managers must pay attention to detail. They might be required to organize and maintain scheduling and billing information for very large facilities, such as hospitals.
Interpersonal skills
Healthcare Managers need to be able to discuss staffing problems and patient information with other professionals, such as physicians and health insurance representatives. They must be able to motivate and lead staff.
Problem-solving skills
Healthcare Managers are often responsible for finding creative solutions to staffing or other administrative problems.
Technical skills
Healthcare Managers must be able to follow advances in healthcare technology. For example, they may need to use coding and classification software and electronic health record (EHR) systems as their facility adopts these technologies.
What Do Healthcare Managers Do?
Work to improve efficiency and quality in delivering healthcare services
Keep up to date on new laws and regulations so that the facility in which they work complies with them
Supervise assistant administrators in facilities that are large enough to need them
Manage the finances of the facility, such as patient fees and billing
Create work schedules
Represent the facility at investor meetings or on governing boards
Keep and organize records of the facility’s services, such as the number of inpatient beds used
Communicate with members of the medical staff and department heads
Where Do Healthcare Managers Work?
Hospitals - state, local, and private
Ambulatory health care services
Nursing and residential care facilities
Government
Projected Employment from 2012 to 2022
2012
315,500
2022
388,800
Average Annual Salary
$88,580
Top Paying States
New York: $114,550
California: $113,810
Connecticut: $111,680
Rhode Island: $110,930
New Jersey: $110,340
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014
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Fremont Difference
Our Healthcare Management
Degree Completion Program
allows students to apply previous college credits toward a bachelor’s degree that can be completed in just 15 months. This means that you can earn a bachelor’s degree and begin your
healthcare career
in a little over one year. If you’re interested in our Healthcare Management program and don’t have college credits to apply toward a degree, you can still earn a
healthcare bachelor’s degree
in just two-and-a-half years. No other school offers an
accelerated degree program
in Healthcare Management led by instructors who are experts in healthcare and have years of experience. There are many other reasons why students choose Fremont
Healthcare College
, continue reading to learn more.
Accelerated degree program
Earn a degree in just 15 months and begin working in your field in a little over one year.
Mentoring from expert instructors
Industry skills and work experience enhance the classroom learning experience.
Training in modern computer classrooms
Simulate real work experiences with hands-on training.
Flexible scheduling
Day and evening course schedules to fit your life.
Student collaboration
Students work together to complete assignments.
Career services
Assistance with career advice and resources to help graduates find a job in their field.
Small class sizes
Allows for one-on-one interaction with instructors.
Peer tutoring
Receive one-on-one help from a peer tutor at no cost.
Essential courses
Healthcare Organization Courses
Long-Term Care and Issues of Aging and Disability
Quality Management and Patient Safety
Managed Care and Healthcare Policies
Bachelor's Degree Capstone
Medical Industry Courses
Global Health
Disease Prevention and Treatment
Leadership and Management Courses
Human Resources Management
Quality Management
Information Technology in Healthcare
Strategic Planning
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Admissions and Aid
Fremont takes the stress out of enrolling in college by working with you every step of the way to determine your career goals and help you find a way to pay for school. If you have concerns that you won't be able to afford college, our financial aid team will help you apply for grants and student loans to fund your education. We are committed to making sure that nothing stands in the way of obtaining the career you have always wanted.
Our trained team of admissions representatives will help you understand yourself, visualize your dreams, and map your career. During your informational meeting, we will help you find the associate's degree or bachelor's degree program that best fits your interests. We will also take you on a tour of the school, show you our unique learning methodology, Professional Action Learning (PAL), and discuss how easy it is to apply for financial aid. You will also discover how you can complete your education training in 15 months or less and, most importantly, which job opportunities exist for Fremont College graduates.
There are various options when it comes to paying for school. Grants, loans, education benefits for veterans, and payment plans make college affordable. Our trained financial aid team can help you apply for financial aid and will assist you through the entire process.
Your time at Fremont doesn't end at graduation. Alumni are invited back for workshops, networking mixers, and other events that provide an opportunity for career enhancement. Fremont alumni also receive career planning assistance from our career services team and have access to numerous resources to help them achieve their career goals. In addition, our employer network consists of well-known companies that have been employing our graduates for years. We have numerous graduate success stories to prove that earning a degree at Fremont College is a wise investment in your future.
Meet Our Graduates
Graduates of the Healthcare Management program have access to the resources they need to obtain a job in their field. Career planning assistance is provided, and many College of Healthcare students have a job lined up before they graduate.