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How much do residency program administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for residency program administrator in California is $89,443.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,200.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a residency program administrator?

Residency Program Administrators are professionals responsible for managing the daily operations of medical residency programs. They coordinate schedules, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, handle documentation, and act as a liaison between residents, faculty, and accreditation bodies. Their role is essential for the smooth functioning of residency training, supporting both educational and administrative needs. They often manage recruitment processes, maintain records, and assist with program evaluations and reporting requirements.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a residency program administrator?

To thrive as a Residency Program Administrator, you need strong organizational skills, knowledge of accreditation requirements, and experience in graduate medical education, often supported by a bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with program management software, ACGME requirements, and scheduling tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail are essential soft skills for managing residents and coordinating with faculty. These competencies are crucial for ensuring compliance, smooth program operations, and an optimal learning environment for medical trainees.

What are common challenges faced by residency program administrators, and how can they be managed?

Residency Program Administrators often juggle multiple responsibilities, such as coordinating schedules, ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements, and serving as a liaison between residents, faculty, and institutional leadership. A common challenge is managing the complex, frequently changing schedules of residents while accommodating duty hour restrictions and rotation requirements. Effective time management, clear communication, and proficiency with scheduling and accreditation software are key to overcoming these challenges. Building strong relationships with both residents and staff also helps in addressing concerns quickly and maintaining a supportive program environment.

What is the difference between Residency Program Administrator vs Residency Coordinator?

AspectResidency Program AdministratorResidency Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, certifications in healthcare administration often preferredBachelor's degree, healthcare or related field often required
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices within hospitals or academic institutionsClinical settings, hospitals, or academic medical centers
Employer & IndustryHospitals, medical schools, healthcare organizationsHospitals, residency programs, healthcare facilities
Primary ResponsibilitiesOverseeing program operations, compliance, and reportingScheduling, coordinating resident activities, and communication

The Residency Program Administrator typically handles higher-level administrative tasks, compliance, and program management, while the Residency Coordinator focuses on day-to-day scheduling and resident support. Both roles are essential in residency programs but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Residency Program Administrator job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,443 per year, or $43 per hour.

Program Administrator GME

Los Robles Regional Medical Center

Thousand Oaks, CA • On-site

$63K - $92K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Salary Estimate: $63710.40 - $92414.40 / year
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you have the career opportunities as a Program Administrator GME you want with your current employer?  We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Los Robles Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.  HCA Graduate Medical Education (GME) is the largest sponsor of residency and fellowship training programs across the nation. With more than 300 programs across 85 hospitals, we are building a leading network of innovative, patient-centered graduate medical education programs. We believe graduate medical education is much more than medical training. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of physicians to care for and improve human life by focusing on patient-centered approaches to practicing the latest evidence-based medicine.

The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program Administrator is responsible for supporting the administrative, operational and financial management functions of the assigned residency/fellowship training program. This position is based onsite at the hospital.

The GME Program Administrator assists GME leaders in providing an optimal working and learning environment for all trainees. The position requires a comprehensive and detailed understanding of Accreditation Council for Graduation Medical Education (ACGME), hospital policies, as well as a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

The Program Administrator will continually assess and direct a wide range of programmatic issues including long range planning, recruiting trainees, onboarding trainees, developing projects, analyzing administrative workflow, maintaining databases, communicating with faculty and trainees regarding a range of issues, developing faculty and managing internal and external program relations. The Program Administrator supports the education design and leadership of the residency program, and therefore, shares responsibility for the residents, faculty and other colleagues within the program.

Job Summary and Qualifications

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of one or more residency or fellowship training programs.
  • Coordinate and organize program recruitment efforts and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) process.
  • Understand the program accreditation requirements and assist in ensuring compliance of the program, residents, and faculty with all applicable requirements.
  • Prepare and maintain all required program/resident documentation.
  • Coordinate program/resident onboarding and orientation processes.
  • Serve as the resident/fellow liaison to assure a positive educational experience.
  • Continuously assess and coordinate a wide range of programmatic events and processes, including curricular activities, onboarding and graduation, periodic assessment, budget planning and maintenance, annual Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) program updates and accreditation site visits, and more.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting (preferably in Graduate Medical Education or in some field of education, i.e. teacher/educator) preferred
  • Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education (TAGME) certification highly regarded
  • Knowledge of Residency Management Systems (MedHub or New Innovations) preferred
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF software, online meeting platforms, email and other forms of electronic communication
  • Ability to efficiently and accurately manage multiple tasks and projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits

Los Robles Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.  In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Program Administrator GME opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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