In small hospitals, Health Services Administrators direct daily operations. In larger hospitals, they supervise assistant administrators who are responsible for these functions. In addition to hospitals, health services administrators may work in health maintenance organizations, voluntary health agencies, clinics, medical practices, and other specialized medical facilities. Students intending to pursue a career in Health Services Administration should prepare by taking the most challenging high school courses available in science, math, business, and English, including advanced placement courses. A graduate degree in health or business administration and significant experience as an assistant administrator in a similar type and size institution usually are required.
Some administrators are physicians who have received additional training in administration.
Others have backgrounds in business or nursing.