Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Michigan

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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Patient Coordinator

  • Southfield, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 17 days ago

Requirements: At least 1 year of dental office experience High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in healthcare administration or related field is a plus....

Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

  • Flint, MI
  • 26 days ago
  • Flint, MI
  • 26 days ago

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

Credentialing Specialist

  • Southfield, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 30+ days ago

What you'll do The Credentialing Specialist's primary role is to collect the appropriate provider documentation to enroll the provider in all of the dental plans with which Great Expressions is...

Traveling Orthodontics Patient Coordinator

  • Canton, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Canton, MI
  • 45+ days ago

Requirements: At least 1 year of dental office experience High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certification in healthcare administration or related field is a plus....

Patient Coordinator/Medical Receptionist - ARC Royal Oak

  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 45+ days ago

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Clinical Coordinator High Risk Labor Full Time Rotate

  • Detroit, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 90+ days ago

**Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience** DMC Hutzel Womens Hospital is nationally recognized for cutting-edge research in high-risk obstetrics, infertility, reproductive...

Clinical Coordinator Tele Full Time Nights

  • Detroit, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 90+ days ago

Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus, based on amount of relevant experience** Unit Specializes in: 4 west is a cardiac telemetry unit designated for the care of the acutely ill adult patient with a...

RN Care Coordinator

  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 3 hours ago

About the Department Coordinates the care for groups of patients as it relates to disease management, resource utilization, access, discharge planning, quality, service and efficiently across the...

HUC Health Unit Coordinator - Float Staffing Pool - Full Time - Days

  • Southfield, MI
  • 16 hours ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 16 hours ago

GENERAL SUMMARY: Department: Float Staffing Pool, Henry Ford Providence Southfield Schedule: 36hr, 12hr Day Shift, 7am-7:30pm, rotating weekend and holidays Performs administrative and clerical...

Compliance Specialist - Accreditation

  • Grand Blanc, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Blanc, MI
  • 1 day ago

Henry Ford Health System Compliance Specialist - Accreditation in Grand Blanc , Michigan Compliance Specialist - Accreditation - FT Days Department: Accreditation Schedule: Full Time Days...

Intake Coordinator Home Health

  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 1 day ago

CenterWell Intake Coordinator Home Health in Lansing , Michigan Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As an Intake Coordinator , you will: Receive/respond to incoming...

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Social Work Care Coordinator

  • Hancock, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Hancock, MI
  • 1 day ago

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and...

Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration

  • Hancock, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Hancock, MI
  • 1 day 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....

Monitor and modify ED patient flow within the department to maximize efficiency, maintain quality, and promote patient satisfaction and employee/physician engagement....

Health Unit Coordinator Trainee (HUC) - ICCU

  • Flint, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Flint, MI
  • 1 day ago

Full job description All duties performed are done so in a training situation in which the employee is learning the necessary techniques of a Health Unit Coordinator.) Responsible for...

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Michigan

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 Michigan offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.5%
Master's Degree
23.6%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
10.9%
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 Michigan
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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