Practice administrator vs facilities administrator

The differences between practice administrators and facilities administrators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a practice administrator, becoming a facilities administrator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a practice administrator has an average salary of $78,493, which is higher than the $70,272 average annual salary of a facilities administrator.

The top three skills for a practice administrator include patients, patient care and customer service. The most important skills for a facilities administrator are patients, patient care, and customer service.

Practice administrator vs facilities administrator overview

	Practice Administrator	Facilities Administrator
Yearly salary	$78,493	$70,272
Hourly rate	$37.74	$33.78
Growth rate	28%	5%
Number of jobs	75,986	64,826
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Average age	47	43
Years of experience	6	2

What does a practice administrator do?

A Practice Administrator is responsible for the daily activities of a medical facility. They prepare prescriptions for patients, provide leadership in developing and implementing business plans, and oversee the billing and collection processes of departments.

What does a facilities administrator do?

A facilities administrator is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of facilities, as well as the stability and efficiency of equipment and machinery to support business functions and operations. Facilities administrators monitor the adequacy of inventories and call for repairs for maintenance. They also ensure that the structures and conditions of the facilities follow the safety standards and regulations to prevent possible hazards and ensure the safety of the employees. A facilities administrator write incident reports, supervise facility projects, and report any damages to the management.

Practice administrator vs facilities administrator salary

Practice administrators and facilities administrators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Practice Administrator	Facilities Administrator
Average salary	$78,493	$70,272
Salary range	Between $56,000 And $109,000	Between $47,000 And $104,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	New York, NY
Highest paying state	New York	New York
Best paying company	Osa	Cornerstone Research
Best paying industry	Professional	Health Care

Differences between practice administrator and facilities administrator education

There are a few differences between a practice administrator and a facilities administrator in terms of educational background:

	Practice Administrator	Facilities Administrator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Practice administrator vs facilities administrator demographics

Here are the differences between practice administrators' and facilities administrators' demographics:

	Practice Administrator	Facilities Administrator
Average age	47	43
Gender ratio	Male, 25.0% Female, 75.0%	Male, 40.8% Female, 59.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 7.1% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 8.9% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 8.8% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	12%	9%

Differences between practice administrator and facilities administrator duties and responsibilities

Practice administrator example responsibilities.

Lead the hospital through a successful CMS validation survey.
Manage multiple SharePoint sites by adding and editing accurate data for each team within the department.
Deploy, configure, and manage enterprise systems; monitoring, windows, linux, aws, vmware.
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities using QuickBooks and online banking applications.
Compose monthly productivity reports, manage payroll; develop and implement policies & procedures.
Manage the overall operations of a large pediatric practice that provide services to a predominantly Medicaid population

Facilities administrator example responsibilities.

Participate in and leads QA meetings and all applicable in-services.
Lead new business development initiatives as well as budget preparation and oversight.
Develop and manage operational budget to ensure financial viability of facilities, meeting payroll, daily operational and capital expenditures needs.
Identify areas of improvement and implement plan of corrections; while adhering to HIPPA, CMS, and CDPH guidelines.
Provide oversight of construction and physical implementation of dialysis clinic in a hospital setting.
Award a $5.6M private grant for a PTSD program for veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Practice administrator vs facilities administrator skills

Common practice administrator skills

Patients, 14%
Patient Care, 7%
Customer Service, 6%
Payroll, 5%
Practice Management, 4%
Oversight, 4%

Common facilities administrator skills

Patients, 16%
Patient Care, 12%
Customer Service, 9%
Oversight, 6%
Payroll, 5%
Quality Care, 4%

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