How to hire a health services administrator

How to hire a health services administrator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step health services administrator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a health services administrator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new health services administrator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the health services administrator you need to hire. Certain health services administrator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a health services administrator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a health services administrator that fits the bill.

   This list presents health services administrator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Health Services Administrator	Description	Hourly rate
   Health Services Administrator	Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians... Show more	$27-56
   Nurse Manager	The primary role of nurse managers is to supervise the nursing staff in a clinical or hospital setting. They are the ones who are in charge of patient care, setting work schedules, and making budgetary and management decisions... Show more	$28-55
   Patient Care Manager	Patient care managers are executives who are in charge of supervising a clinical team. The managers take responsibility for directing patient care within an organization... Show more	$17-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • ACA
   • Cost Effectiveness
   • Medical Services
   • Statistical Data
   • Operational Efficiency
   • Healthcare Administration
   • Patient Care
   • Health Care Services
   • Contract Services
   • Mental Health
   • Correctional Facility
   • Clinical Services
   • Human Resources

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead and train staff through initial certification of Medicare and Medicaid programs resulting in increase revenues and cash flows.
   • Lead transformation form top-down control organization to a model focuse on everyone's accountability to patients and co-workers.
   • Evaluate compliance with state licensing and federal certification requirements of Medicare and Medi-Cal programs.
   • Maintain all hospital functions within JCAHO, Medicare and Medicaid standards.
   • Prepare hospital for JCAHO and implement plan to assure ongoing compliance with regulatory agencies.
   • Develop curriculum for health and fitness programs and begin developing the health manual for the ministry.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your health services administrator job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A health services administrator salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a health services administrator in North Dakota may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level health services administrator usually earns less than a senior-level health services administrator. Additionally, a health services administrator with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average health services administrator salary

   $82,505yearly

   $39.67 hourly rate

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   Entry-level health services administrator salary

   $57,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average health services administrator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$104,186	$50
   2	Maryland	$99,667	$48
   3	California	$94,010	$45
   4	Nevada	$93,997	$45
   5	Washington	$93,163	$45
   6	South Carolina	$91,382	$44
   7	Tennessee	$89,922	$43
   8	Virginia	$86,557	$42
   9	Michigan	$84,468	$41
   10	Oregon	$81,575	$39
   11	Pennsylvania	$78,805	$38
   12	New Mexico	$78,561	$38
   13	Illinois	$77,719	$37
   14	Colorado	$76,949	$37
   15	Texas	$73,275	$35
   16	Nebraska	$64,107	$31

   Average health services administrator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Kona Community Hospital	$106,733	$51.31	9
   2	CFG Health Systems	$99,931	$48.04	3
   3	Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches	$97,293	$46.78
   4	Henry Ford Health System	$97,021	$46.64
   5	Cigna	$96,436	$46.36	36
   6	Summa Health	$90,269	$43.40	2
   7	Wellpath	$89,242	$42.90	52
   8	Corizon Health	$84,942	$40.84	5
   9	Us Army Reserves	$84,886	$40.81
   10	Catholic Health Initiatives - Colorado	$84,312	$40.53	24
   11	Colorado State Express	$84,312	$40.53
   12	P3S	$84,024	$40.40
   13	Health Dimensions Group	$82,997	$39.90	1
   14	NaphCare	$82,805	$39.81	22
   15	Ventura County Community Foundation	$81,513	$39.19
   16	Suburban Home Health Care	$81,114	$39.00
   17	Omni Health Inc	$80,880	$38.88
   18	University of Washington	$80,747	$38.82	6
   19	Wexford Health Sources	$80,575	$38.74	9
   20	National Mentor Holdings Inc.	$79,016	$37.99

4. Writing a health services administrator job description

   A good health services administrator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a health services administrator job description:

   Health services administrator job description example

   Earn a $20,000 Sign-on Bonus when you join our team full-time!
   Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Delaware Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Health Services Administrator to join our team at Sussex Correctional Institution located in G eorgetown, Delaware
   Responsibilities
   
   The Health Services Administrator (HSA) is responsible for managing the overall operations of the contracted clinical program at a designated correctional facility or complex of facilities within a Centurion contract. Additional responsibilities include planning, coordinating, directing, and supervising the clinical program providing services to patients in a correctional setting to meet service deliver requirements of the specific contract.
   Qualifications
   
   Delaware RN license or ability to obtain license Previous leadership experience preferred Current CPR Bachelor’s degree in Hospital Administration, Health Care Administration, Health and Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nursing or related field Experience as a healthcare, nursing home, or mental health administrator, nurse manager, or management experience in a multi-specialty healthcare clinic Experience in correctional environment preferred Must have ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with staff and institutional administration Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
   Available Shift
   
   Day shift, Monday-Friday
   Benefits
   
   We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...
   About Us
   
   Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both. indmhm
   #JT Company DescriptionCenturion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

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5. Post your job

   To find health services administrators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any health services administrators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level health services administrators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your health services administrator job on Zippia to find and recruit health services administrator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with health services administrator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new health services administrator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the health services administrator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new health services administrator first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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