Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Arkansas

A Healthcare Specialist in health care administration is responsible for managing healthcare services and ensuring they meet the required standards. Their duties often involve coordinating with medical staff, managing budgets, and developing and implementing health policies and regulations. They play a crucial role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of health services by utilizing a deep understanding of healthcare laws, regulations, and technology. This specialist may also address questions and concerns from patients, ensure compliance with healthcare laws and regulations, and plan and supervise health services delivery.

Important skills for a Healthcare Specialist include strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. They also need to have good leadership and decision-making abilities. Many employers require a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or a related field, but a master's degree may be preferred. They should also possess relevant certifications such as the Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (cHAP) or the Certified Medical Manager (CMM). A healthcare specialist usually has a background in roles such as a Health Services Manager, Medical and Health Services Manager, or a Clinical Manager before stepping into this role.

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RN Care Coordinator Clinic Fort Smith

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 1 day ago

Department: BH Pediatric Clinic Shift: Day Working Hours: Monday - Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm Summary: Case Manager demonstrates proficiency and accountability in assuring patient care management are...

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator

  • Springdale, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 1 day ago

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT...

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll...

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT...

Patient Services Coordinator III

  • AR
  • 4 days ago
  • AR
  • 4 days ago

Patient Services Coordinator III Patient Services Coordinator III remote type Remote work is not available locations Little Rock time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to End...

HSPD-12: Government Badging & Credentialing Specialist (Little Rock - REF1597V)

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 6 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 6 days ago

Company DescriptionCitizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country's most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile...

Office Coordinator - Clinic (Full time, Monday - Friday Day Shift)

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 6 days ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 6 days ago

Job Details Job Location : WR Internal Medicine Plaza - Fayetteville, AR Position Type : Full Time Education Level : High School Diploma or GED Salary Range : Undisclosed Travel Percentage : None...

Patient Service Specialist

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 days ago

Collect or scan patient identification, patient chart photo and insurance cards....

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Patient Care Coordinator

  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 8 days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 8 days ago

Assist in securing insurance authorizations for patient cases as needed. Create patient account profile in the Medical Record system....

Patient Service Specialist

  • Pocahontas, AR
  • 8 days ago
  • Pocahontas, AR
  • 8 days ago

The Patient Service Specialist works as a part of the care team performing those clerical duties necessary to prepare patients for a visit. Greet patients, checks patients in and out and collects...

Care Coordinator

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 12 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 12 days ago

The Care Coordinator is a non- clinical, patient-focused role that helps successfully manage the comprehensive care of patients. This position provides customer service, proactive outreach to...

Patient Experience Associate/Care Coordinator

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 12 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 12 days ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience working with an electronic health record Experience in processing referral authorizations Medical office or hospital patient access...

Regional Home Health Quality & Patient Experience Coordinator (Arkansas)

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 13 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 13 days ago

Summary The Regional Home Health Quality and Patient Experience Coordinator reports to the Home Health Quality and Patient Experience Zone Manager and is responsible for facilitating overall...

Patient Care Coordinator/RN

  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 14 days ago
  • Jonesboro, AR
  • 14 days ago

Facilitates patient access to community resources. Assists families with social service forms and paperwork....

Health Unit Coordinator

  • West Memphis, AR
  • 14 days ago
  • West Memphis, AR
  • 14 days ago

Health Unit Coordinator Job ID: 32574 Job Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Department: Emergency Room Facility: BMH Crittenden Hospital Location:...

Demographic Data for Arkansas

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Arkansas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHealthcareAdministration research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Healthcare Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Healthcare Specialists in Arkansas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.6%
Master's Degree
23.7%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
10.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
Doctorate Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.3%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Specialists in Arkansas
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%


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