Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Lexington, KY

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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Public Health Officer

  • Lexington, KY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 17 hours ago

KEEPING OUR FORCES HEALTHY Caring for the health of our Airmen also means helping preclude illness before it can affect our community. Public Health Officers apply public health, preventive...

Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Lexington, KY

  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 hours ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

Monitor Tech-Health Unit Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

Labels strip with patient identification, time, lead monitored, PR interval, ST interval, QRS interval....

Intake Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 days ago

Description Quipt Home Medical is a rapidly growing leader in the provision of clinical respiratory equipment and service in the durable medical equipment industry. We are looking for driven...

Health Data Analyst/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 6 days ago

Health Data Analyst/UKHC University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $23.25 - $39.10 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Anatomy knowledge RHIA Customer service RHIT Microsoft...

Clinical Reimbursement Specialist / Regional MDS (RN)

  • Richmond, KY (19 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, KY (19 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 8 days ago

Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company that offers integrated services in 7 states across the continuum of care: skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care,...

Scheduling Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago

Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Client Coordinator to work with clients, patients and active caregivers to identify open shifts, availability, and coordinate schedules. Why Join Maxim:...

Care Coordinator RN

  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago

Overview Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford,...

Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist - KORT

  • Nicholasville, KY (10 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nicholasville, KY (10 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 9 days ago

authorizations and verifications Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED 1 Year of Front Desk Experience Preferred Qualifications: 1 Year of Medical Office Experience Additional...

Scheduling Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 12 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 12 days ago

Job Description: BHMG Lexington Ob/Gyn Job Summary: Scheduling Coordinator will schedule appointments, diagnostic tests/procedures and surgeries. These may include, but are not limited to: follow...

Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

  • Lexington, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 13 days ago

Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs....

Health Data Analyst Senior/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 14 days ago

Job Summary This position will assign international classification of disease codes and/or PCS codes to all specialties of hospital inpatient visits; abstract data from the medical record and...

Clinical Reimbursement Specialist - Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Lexington, KY
  • 17 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 17 days ago

Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company that offers integrated services in 7 states across the continuum of care: skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care,...

STEPS Patient Services Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 29 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 29 days ago

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleSTEPS Patient Services Coordinator Requisition NumberTE08799 Department Name3J532:STEPS Temporary Employment Work LocationLexington, KY Salary Range$17...

Clinical Coordinator, Dialysis

  • Lexington, KY
  • 29 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 29 days ago

Job Description: Clinical Coordinator, Dialysis Shift: Full-Time, Days Job Description: The clinical coordinator role assumes entry-level and clinical leadership and accountability fo nursing care...

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Lexington, KY

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Specialists in Lexington, KY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.5%
Master's Degree
23.6%
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 Lexington, KY
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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