Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Georgia

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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Clinical Patient Services Coordinator/Scheduler (LPN)

  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 1 hour ago

Overview Must have LVN license Responsible for scheduling the home visits for the field staff and assisting with the coordination of patient care. Works under the direction of the Clinical Manager...

Patient Services Coordinator/Scheduler

  • Tucker, GA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tucker, GA
  • 1 hour ago

Overview Full-time days Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies...

Lab Technical Specialist / Quality & Compliance Specialist

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types...

Patient Services Coordinator- Kennesaw

  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 2 hours ago

Daily tasks could include processing insurance verifications, managing prior authorizations, and following up on physician referrals....

Patient Care Coordinator RN

  • Savannah, GA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 6 hours ago

Memorial Health University Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1955, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology....

Patient Services Coordinator- Hiram

  • Hiram, GA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Hiram, GA
  • 16 hours ago

Daily tasks could include processing insurance verifications, managing prior authorizations, and following up on physician referrals....

HIM Operations Coordinator

  • Athens, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Athens, GA
  • 1 day ago

RESPONSIBLE FOR\: Ensuring established operational quality and performance standards are maintained at all times by employees within HIM Services and that HIM functions are consistent/standard...

Patient Services Coordinator- Smyrna

  • Smyrna, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Smyrna, GA
  • 1 day ago

Daily tasks could include processing insurance verifications, managing prior authorizations, and following up on physician referrals....

Tumor Registrar

  • GA
  • 1 day ago
  • GA
  • 1 day ago

Job Number: 32209 Location: Remote - Georgia Street Address: Remote Address City, State: Remote, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH TUMOR REGISTRY Shift: First Shift Job Type: Full time...

Patient Registrar Part Time Days

  • Augusta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary and Qualifications As a Registrar, you will be responsible for timely and accurate patient registration....

Referral Specialist WMCG - Neuro - Augusta, GA

  • Augusta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Position Requirements: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and 1 year or more of experience in Scheduling/Patient Access role....

Operations Coordinator

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Overview Jackson and Coker is a top healthcare staffing firm with nationwide reach, specializing in locum tenens (temporary staffing), locums-to-permanent and telehealth staffing. We work with...

Medical Records Administrator Chief (CHIM)

  • Dublin, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Dublin, GA
  • 1 day ago

Summary This Medical Records Administrator - Chief of Health Information Management (CHIM) position is in Business Office services at the Carl Vinson VA Healthcare System, located Dublin, Georgia....

Medical Records Director

  • Fort Oglethorpe, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Oglethorpe, GA
  • 2 days ago

Assumes authority, responsibility and accountability for the responsibility and accountability for the record keeping procedures and storage of all clinical records in a manner consistent with...

RN Intake Coordinator Days

  • Valdosta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Valdosta, GA
  • 2 days ago

A National Health Service Corp Certified Site for further information visit Job Description: Legacy Behavioral Health Services is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their...

Demographic Data for Georgia

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Georgia

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 Georgia 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 Georgia
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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