Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Kentucky

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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LPN Intake Coordinator- Carrollton, KY

  • Carrollton, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Carrollton, KY
  • 2 days ago

Description On-site in Carrollton, KY LPN required. As an LPN Intake Coordinator you will provide a centralized intake and client service function in order to gather pertinent patient/client,...

MDS Coordinator (RN) NO ON-CALL OR WEEKEND REQUIREMENT!

  • Prospect, KY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Prospect, KY
  • 9 hours ago

About Us : Signature HealthCARE at Summerfield Rehab & Wellness Center is a 165-bed facility that offers a wide array of services from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. It...

MDS Coordinator (LPN) NO ON-CALL OR WEEKEND REQUIREMENT!

  • La Grange, KY
  • 9 hours ago
  • La Grange, KY
  • 9 hours ago

About Us : Signature HealthCARE at Summerfield Rehab & Wellness Center is a 165-bed facility that offers a wide array of services from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. It...

Resource / Float MDS Coordinator (LPN or RN)

  • Nazareth, KY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Nazareth, KY
  • 9 hours ago

About Signature : Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company that offers integrated services in 5 states across the continuum of care: skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted...

Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist - KORT

  • Shelbyville, KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Shelbyville, KY
  • 13 hours ago

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

Specialty Pharmacy Care Coordinator I - Clinics

  • Corbin, KY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Corbin, KY
  • 18 hours ago

Baptist Health is recruiting a Specialty Pharmacy Care Coordinator - Clinics to join our team at Baptist Health Corbin! Duties and Responsibilities: Completes benefit investigations to verify...

Patient Registration Rep

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 18 hours ago

Secures and tracks insurance authorizations and processes BWC patients....

Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Coordinator Inpt

  • Florence, KY
  • 22 hours ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 22 hours ago

satisfaction, and quality outcomes....

Patient Services Coordinator/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 23 hours ago

Job Summary This position is responsible for coordinating patient services, which includes, but is not limited to, gathering medical records, scanning, making referrals to other healthcare...

Executive Assistant & Credentialing Coordinator

  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Hopkinsville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Executive Assistant & Credentialing Coordinator Cumberland Hall is looking for a dynamic Executive Assistant & Credentialing Coordinator to join our team. If you have a proven...

Resource MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN)

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 1 day ago

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

Patient Services Coordinator

  • Somerset, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 1 day ago

Location Somerset298 Bogle StSuite BSomerset, Kentucky 42503United States Our Patient Services Coordinators (PSCs) support our clinicians as they strive to serve their patients using...

Care Management Support Coordinator II (Bilingual in Spanish)

  • Hazard, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Hazard, KY
  • 1 day ago

Immediate need for a talented Care Management Support Coordinator II (Bilingual in Spanish). This is a 06+months Contract-to-Hire opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Tampa,...

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Patient Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 1 day ago

Will perform patient registration in various systems. Answers all phone calls in a professional and courteous manner. May collect monies for time-of-service patient responsibility....

Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration

  • Somerset, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerset, KY
  • 2 days ago

Heres what you can expect working in Patient Registration (Customer Service): Working on computers and answering phones to intake information in a busy environment....

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Kentucky

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Healthcare Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Healthcare Specialists in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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