What is a health administrator?

A health administrator is in charge of the day-to-day business operations of a medical or healthcare facility. They typically work for hospitals, nursing homes, and private practices, but may also work for pharmaceutical companies. The job involves handling all administrative tasks so that nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals can focus on patient treatment. Their typical duties include managing billing, developing budgets, creating office communication policies, and training new employees. They rarely interact directly with patients.