Health Services Administrator Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Health Services Administrator includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Liaising with healthcare professionals to improve administrative processes.
  • Improving and implementing optimized administrative procedures.
  • Hiring and supervising general staff, as well as answering medical staff and patient queries.
  • Updating patient health records, including insurance data and admissions.
  • Overseeing the purchasing, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
  • Training new staff members and evaluating staff performance.
  • Ensuring compliance with health industry regulations.
  • Managing office budgets and billing systems.
  • Keeping track of expenses and implementing cost-saving strategies.
  • Monitoring and replenishing stock and supplies.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Health Services Administrator duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Health Services Administrator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.