Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Home Health Care Administrator
Education: Bachelor's Degree required
Pay Range (depending on experience):
$80,000 to $100,000 per year
The Home Care Administrator plays a crucial leadership role in the healthcare sector, particularly for those requiring home-based services. In addition to overseeing daily operations, this position requires a deep understanding of both clinical and administrative aspects of home care. Please note this is not a remote or hybrid position.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Healthcare Knowledge: A background in homecare administration is required.
- Leadership: Strong leadership skills to motivate, manage, and guide a diverse team of caregivers and administrative staff.
- Business Acumen: A solid understanding of budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation to run an efficient and profitable operation.
- Marketing: knowledge and creativity to successfully market the agency to develop its full potential.
Key responsibilities and skills essential for this role:
Operational Management
- Managing Staffing: Recruiting, training, and overseeing staff members, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and certifications to provide top-tier care.
- Regulatory Compliance: Up-to-date with local, state, and federal regulations to ensure the agency complies with healthcare laws and standards.
Financial Oversight
- Budgeting and Financial Management: Developing and managing budgets, including monitoring expenditures, billing practices, and reimbursement processes to ensure financial sustainability.
Quality Assurance and Improvement
- Quality Monitoring: Implementing processes to assess the quality of care provided, collecting feedback from clients and families, and addressing concerns or complaints promptly.
- Continuous Improvement: Identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to improve care delivery, client satisfaction, and operational performance.
Client and Family Communication
- Liaison Role: Serving as a key point of communication with referral sources, regulatory bodies, and community partners, while supporting the Clinical Director, who serves as the primary contact for patients and families.
- Family Support: Assisting families as needed with guidance on organizational processes and available resources, while ensuring alignment with the Clinical Director and clinical team on care-related matters.
Strategic Planning
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- Long-Term Vision: Developing and implementing strategies for growth, expansion, and long-term sustainability of the home care agency.
- Market Awareness: Staying informed about trends in home care services, demographic shifts, and evolving healthcare policies to adjust the agency’s services accordingly.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Social Work, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in home care management or healthcare administration.
- Strong knowledge of home care regulations, compliance standards, and best practices.
- Proficiency in healthcare management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related discipline.
- Certification in Home Care Administration or Case Management (e.g., CHC, CCM).
- Experience with budgeting and financial management in a healthcare setting.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems specific to home care.
- Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement initiatives and staff development programs.
This position is eligible for Oriol Health Care's full complement of benefits including but no limited to:
- Competitive Salary
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Company sponsored Life Insurance
- 401K with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition Reimbursement