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Entry-Level
Management Positions in Acute Care
Position
Titles
Managers; analysts in finance, marketing, and operations;
coordinators for projects or patient safety; planners; administrative
fellows or residents
Primary
Responsibilities
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Aid in analyzing and planning hospital operations.
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Conduct or participate in project management activities
such as strategic planning, business development, quality
improvement, compliance, financial analysis, and organizational
development.
Qualifications
Typically, a master’s degree in healthcare administration
or business administration—along with 1-2 years of work
experience in a healthcare organization—is required.
Experience requirements are usually waived for administrative
fellows and residents who are just embarking on a healthcare
management career. These individuals may have completed the
didactic portion of their healthcare management graduate program
and are seeking experience in a healthcare setting, or they
may have already received their master’s degree and
are exploring various opportunities to gain practical management
and leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
Expected
Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge
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Ability to work well with others and plan projects
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Efficient time management skills
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Problem-solving skills combined with an appreciation of
the broad organizational context
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Knowledge of the regulatory expectations of the Joint Commission
on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
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Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act regulations as well as Medicare and Medicaid regulations
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Graduate-level knowledge of management theory and practice,
including financial management
Salary
Range
Salaries for entry-level management positions in acute care
typically range from $40,000 to $60,000.
Typical
Hours per Week
An entry-level manager can expect to work approximately 51-55
hours per week.
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