Healthcare Administration Terms

adjective relating to or characteristic of a bureaucracy; overly complicated and inefficient

• The bureaucratic process for obtaining a visa can be quite complex and time-consuming.
• Dealing with all the bureaucratic red tape at the government office is such a hassle.
• I can't stand all the bureaucratic nonsense we have to deal with at work.
• The bureaucratic maze of rules and regulations can feel like a never-ending labyrinth.

noun the act of arranging or putting in order

verb to arrange or put in order

• It is important to organize your thoughts before presenting your ideas.
• Let's organize a study group for the upcoming exam.
• I need to organize my closet, it's a hot mess.
• She always knows how to organize a chaotic situation.

noun In the context of telecommunications or technology, a reception box may refer to a device used for receiving signals or transmissions, such as a set-top box or satellite receiver.

• The reception box at the front desk is where you can leave any important documents.
• Hey, could you pass me that package on the reception box?
• I found a cool sticker on the reception box, wanna check it out?
• Her mind was like a reception box, open to receiving new ideas and perspectives.

noun a person who works at a desk, typically in an office setting

• The desk jockey diligently worked on compiling the financial report for the board meeting.
• I never thought I'd become a desk jockey, but here I am staring at spreadsheets all day.
• My friend is such a desk jockey, he never leaves his cubicle except for lunch.
• In the world of professional sports, the coach referred to the team's analytics expert as the desk jockey who helped them strategize.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a person who is very interested in technical details, especially in political and economic theory

• The academic conference was filled with wonkish presentations on economic policy.
• My wonkish friend loves to debate about politics and government.
• I don't understand all that wonkish jargon they're using in the meeting.
• Her wonkish obsession with data analysis sometimes gets in the way of seeing the bigger picture.

noun a person employed to assist with administrative work such as scheduling appointments, organizing files, and managing correspondence

• The administrative assistant is responsible for managing the office's day-to-day operations.
• The administrative assistant helps keep things running smoothly in the office.
• The admin assistant is the real MVP around here.
• The administrative assistant is the backbone of the office, holding everything together.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The administrative unit responsible for processing building permits is located on the third floor.
• The office that handles building permits is on the third floor.
• The permit department is on the third floor.
• The gears of bureaucracy turn slowly in the administrative unit.