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How much do assistant health administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 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 is an assistant health administrator?

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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant health administrator?

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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Health Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,215 per year, or $32.8 per hour.

Assistant Health Services Administrator

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

NaphCare
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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$52.11 - $5.5K/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

NaphCare rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is looking to hire a motivated and inspiring Assistant Health Services Administrator (AHSA) to join our team of medical professionals in the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Pay rates range from $52.11 to $5500 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

As the Assistant Health Services Administrator (AHSA) you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, to ensure the medical department is well managed, and staff are meeting NaphCare policies, guidelines, and expectations.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Health Services Administrator (AHSA) assists in maintaining the overall administrative responsibilities within the facility to ensure our patients in residence receive quality care that protects their rights, dignity and health. Additional duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

  • Providing daily oversight of clinical operations with the medical, mental health, dental and allied health services for the residents
  • Making clinical rounds, managing nursing services, ensure nursing staff are responsive to patients in our care
  • Supervising, coaching, and troubleshooting with staff to support the team and create a cohesive work environment
  • Performing administrative duties such as scheduling, record-keeping, assisting with budgets, financial reports, planning, forecasting and developing corrective action plans to ensure contractual obligations are met
  • Assuring clinical quality standards and expectations are set and monitored through a clinical performance and review process
  • Facilitating staff training and development activities including coordinating in-service training for jail staff
  • Monitoring and ensuring compliance with National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, regulatory requirements, and legally mandated training requirements for nursing services
Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Hold a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse within NV
  • Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required)
  • Two years' experience in health services administration related to comprehensive medical, dental, and mental healthcare services within a correctional health care or acute care setting
  • Ability to manage budgets, analyze contracts, managing complex staffing matrices between medical and mental health teams
  • Excellent communication skills with proven experience leading, managing, and coaching medical staff through complex Human Resource issues and challenges
  • Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable health care laws, regulations, and procedures for direct health care services
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Display integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
  • Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening 

 

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the U.S., and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

 

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

  • Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
  • Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
  • Lowest Cost Benefits!
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
  • 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Referral bonuses
  • Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Generous paid time off & paid holidays
  • Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I'll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

Want a better idea of what it's like to work as an HSA? See what we do:

NaphCare - Life as an HSA - YouTube 

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare. NaphCare offers competitive compensation! Our full-time teammates have a top-notch benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, FREE prescriptions, flexible spending account, company-paid life and AD&D insurance with voluntary life and AD&D options, ST & LT disability, 401(k) company contribution, 20 days Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, employee referral bonuses, etc.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Birmingham, AL, US

Year founded

1989

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