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How much do assistant health administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant health administrator in the United States is $68,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $80,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Health Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Health Administrator, you need a solid background in healthcare administration, knowledge of healthcare regulations, and typically a bachelor’s or master’s degree in health administration or a related field. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, healthcare management software, and compliance tools is commonly required. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills are crucial for effectively managing staff and coordinating departmental activities. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring smooth facility operations, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care.

What are Assistant Health Administrators?

Assistant Health Administrators are professionals who support the management and operation of healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, or nursing homes. They work under the direction of senior administrators to help oversee departments, manage staff, coordinate services, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Their role often involves budgeting, scheduling, maintaining patient records, and implementing policies to improve efficiency and patient care. Assistant Health Administrators play a crucial part in making sure the facility runs smoothly and meets quality standards.

What is the difference between Assistant Health Administrator vs Healthcare Coordinator?

AspectAssistant Health AdministratorHealthcare Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in health administration or related fieldOften requires a bachelor's degree, sometimes with certifications in healthcare or administration
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, hospitals, clinicsHealthcare facilities, clinics, community health programs
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare organizations, clinicsHealthcare providers, community health agencies, outpatient centers
Primary FocusAssisting in administrative management, policy implementationCoordinating patient care, managing schedules, liaising between staff and patients

The Assistant Health Administrator and Healthcare Coordinator roles share similarities in credentials and work environments but differ mainly in focus. The Assistant Health Administrator supports administrative functions at a higher level, while the Healthcare Coordinator focuses on patient care coordination and daily operations. Both roles are vital in healthcare settings, often overlapping in skills but serving distinct functions within healthcare organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by Assistant Health Administrators in balancing administrative duties and patient care priorities?

Assistant Health Administrators often encounter the challenge of balancing operational tasks—such as managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing staff schedules—with the ongoing need to support quality patient care. Navigating these responsibilities requires strong organizational skills and effective communication to coordinate between medical staff, patients, and upper management. Additionally, adapting to changes in healthcare regulations and technologies can be demanding, but it also provides opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Health Administrator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,215 per year, or $32.8 per hour.
Assistant Health Services Administrator

Assistant Health Services Administrator

HumanGood

Santa Barbara, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

HumanGood rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 237 rated social care providers

Job description

Valle Verde in Santa Barbara, CA, recently named "Best Continuing Care Retirement Community in the U.S. 2025" by Newsweek magazine is seeking a full-time Assistant Health Services Administrator for its Skilled Health Center.
** Full-time, Monday - Friday ** $85,000 to $100,000 (DOE) Salaried, Exempt position
Job Summary:
The Assistant Health Services Administrator supports the overall administration of health services operations within the community. Working under the direction of the Health Services Administrator, this role helps coordinate day-to-day operations, compliance activities, resident service support, financial and administrative processes, and cross-functional follow-up to help ensure quality care, regulatory readiness, operational efficiency, and resident satisfaction.
Primary Duties and Essential Functions:
  • Supports daily health services operations across skilled nursing, assisted living, and related service areas.
  • Coordinates follow-up on operational issues involving resident services, ancillary services, admissions support, and cross-functional service delivery.
  • Assists with monitoring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and internal policies.
  • Supports survey readiness, audits, inspections, plans of correction, and follow-up actions.
  • Monitors assigned quality, service, and operational indicators and escalates issues requiring leadership attention.
  • Helps maintain administrative processes related to resident rights, service standards, and policy and procedure implementation.
  • Coordinates assigned staffing and team support activities, including scheduling follow-up, onboarding coordination, documentation, and routine performance support.
  • Provides day-to-day coordination and functional direction to assigned team members or departments as delegated.
  • Assists with budget administration, invoice review, purchasing follow-up, expense tracking, and other assigned financial processes.
  • Supports billing, accounts receivable, collections, census tracking, and related operational reporting.
  • Coordinates with physicians, pharmacies, therapy providers, consultants, and vendors to support service delivery and issue resolution.
  • Helps maintain a safe, clean, and survey-ready environment by coordinating follow-up on life safety, emergency preparedness, environmental rounds, and preventive maintenance issues.
  • Prepares reports, correspondence, and operational documentation.
  • Represents the Health Services Administrator in assigned meetings, rounds, or follow-up activities as delegated.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, public administration, social work, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered where permitted.
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in senior living, healthcare, post-acute care, or another regulated service environment.
  • Working knowledge of healthcare or residential service operations, compliance requirements, and administrative business processes.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, analyze issues, exercise sound judgment, and follow through on operational matters.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, team members, physicians, vendors, and other business partners.
  • Proficiency in standard business software and ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and routine operational documentation.
  • Expected to meet eligibility requirements to pursue Nursing Home Administrator licensure and, when required by the role, obtain such licensure within an established timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a continuing care retirement community, skilled nursing, assisted living, or memory support setting.
  • Experience supporting surveys, audits, plans of correction, or formal quality improvement initiatives.
  • Experience with electronic health records, resident billing or revenue-cycle processes, and Microsoft Office or similar reporting tools.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within established timeframes.
  • Prior exempt operations leadership experience in a regulated healthcare environment.
  • Administrator licensure, eligibility, or demonstrable readiness for broader operational leadership responsibilities.

What's in it for you?
At HumanGood, we're driven by purpose-reimagining senior living and creating communities where older adults can thrive. When you join us, you're part of something bigger, making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day. Build your future where you're supported - you'll have the total rewards you need to build a confident, secure life for you and your family. Count on a compensation package that maximizes your health, wealth and well-being. And adds up to 40% in value to your base compensation.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support you, including*:
  • Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
  • 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
  • HSA option with employer contribution
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

*Please Note: Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and regularly scheduled hours.
And as team members support residents, HumanGood supports team members. Here, you'll have the benefits and compensation you need to build a secure life for your family, and real opportunities to grow in your career, gain leadership skills and develop personally. Join us. You'll make a difference by helping our team members and our residents realize their full human potential. Learn more at www.HGcareers.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Come see what HumanGood, the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California, and one of the largest of its kind in the nation, has to offer!

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Non-profits

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pleasanton, CA, US

Year founded

1949

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