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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Public Health Officer

  • Flint, MI
  • 4 hours ago
  • Flint, MI
  • 4 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...

Medical Care Coordinator

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 3 hours ago

Medical Care Coordinator We are helping people overcome. Join us. Each year at Hope Network, 2,800+ talented professionals serve individuals across 280 unique locations. Some serve by providing...

Patient Registration Rep Grand Blanc, MI Contract

  • Grand Blanc, MI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Grand Blanc, MI
  • 1 hour ago

Patient Registration Representative | Onsite | Detroit, MI | Contract Walker Healthforce is seeking a Patient Registration Representative with 1+ y ears of experience in Grand Blanc, MI....

Health Unit Coordinator Critical Care 2 South FT Days - McLaren Careers

  • Petoskey, MI
  • 11 hours ago
  • Petoskey, MI
  • 11 hours ago

The Health Unit Coordinator II is responsible for supporting patient care delivery by processing physician orders, maintaining patient records, managing patient information, scheduling, and...

Appeals Intake Coordinator

  • Detroit, MI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 15 hours ago

Triage and intake incoming correspondence addressed to the Executive Services department. Responsible for the review, analysis, prioritizing, and assigning of appeals, grievances, complaints,...

Health Unit Coordinator Critical Care 2 South FT Days

  • Petoskey, MI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Petoskey, MI
  • 15 hours ago

The Health Unit Coordinator II is responsible for supporting patient care delivery by processing physician orders, maintaining patient records, managing patient information, scheduling, and...

Health Unit Coordinator Critical Care CVU FT Days

  • Petoskey, MI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Petoskey, MI
  • 15 hours ago

The Health Unit Coordinator II is responsible for supporting patient care delivery by processing physician orders, maintaining patient records, managing patient information, scheduling, and...

Health Information Coordinator / Scheduler

  • Brighton, MI
  • 16 hours ago
  • Brighton, MI
  • 16 hours ago

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Brighton MI - Brighton, MI Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: None Job Category: Health Care The HIM / Scheduler has...

Patient Coordinator - Part Time

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

Hospice Spirtual Care Coordinator

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our...

Registration Specialist

  • Saginaw, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Saginaw, MI
  • 1 day ago

Uses available tools to verify patient identification. Performs pre-registration for scheduled services. Works all Registration related Epic work queues....

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Harrison, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrison, MI
  • 1 day ago

Company Description With five clinic locations across Michigan, Evergreen Physical Therapy provides quality personalized rehabilitation services in the areas of sports medicine, occupational...

Coordinator - Admissions

  • Plainwell, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainwell, MI
  • 2 days ago

Details Department: Case Management Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hospital: Ascension Borgess - Pipp Location: Plainwell and Kalamazoo, MI Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health...

ADON Health and Wellness Coordinator

  • Haslett, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Haslett, MI
  • 2 days ago

Overview Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can...

Pharmacy Specialist - Clinical Informatics - Full Time - Detroit Elijah McCoy Detroit, Michigan NEW Pharmacy Corporate Services 256874 Join Henry Ford Health as a Full Time Pharmacy Specialist -...

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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
10.8%
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 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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