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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Eye Care Partners

Patient Coordinator/Medical Receptionist - Traverse City

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...

Lead Patient Service Specialist

  • Southfield, MI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 2 hours ago

Qualifications Education Level: High School Diploma or GED Job-Related Experience Customarily has at least one year of clinical operations experience in a medical office or related environment Working...

Patient Services Rep Outpatient Rehab

  • Ludington, MI
  • 7 hours ago
  • Ludington, MI
  • 7 hours ago

Obtains insurance authorizations and/or verifies that prior authorization has been obtained; assists with retroactive insurance denials/appeals....

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RN Clinical Coordinator, Inpatient Nursing, Clinical Decision Unit

  • Southfield, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 1 day ago

RN Clinical Coordinator, Inpatient Nursing, Clinical Decision Unit Southfield, Michigan Nursing Henry Ford Providence Hospitals 259345 Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts General...

Radiography Clinical Coordinator

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1 day ago

Radiography Clinical Coordinator Bookmark this PostingPrint Preview |Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details.Please complete all sections of the application and submit...

General Summary: RN Clinical Coordinator, Medical/Surgical Telemetry. Full Time Nights Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital Under the direction of the Director or Manager of Unit, provides clinical...

Registered Nurse - Community Care Coordinator

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2 days ago

Summary The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse Community Care Coordinator within Chief of Staff (COS) service. The VA Community Care Coordinator...

Patient Services Coordinator-LPN, Home Health

  • Flint, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Flint, MI
  • 2 days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Patient Services Coordinator-LPN is directly responsible for scheduling visits and communicating with field staff, patients,...

Patient Services Rep Assoc

  • Zeeland, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Zeeland, MI
  • 2 days ago

Performs patient registration and check-in: confirms patient demographic and insurance information; assists patients with self registration and arrival....

Patient Services Rep Associate Resource

  • Sparta, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Sparta, MI
  • 3 days ago

Performs patient registration and check-in: confirms patient demographic and insurance information; assists patients with kiosk registration....

Health Service Administrator

  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 3 days ago

Education Required: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field of study preferred. Physical Requirements: This position is considered hazardous duty....

Healthcare Credentialing Coordinator

  • Troy, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 3 days ago

ATC Healthcare is looking for a reliable and motivated Human Resource Assistant to help us match great healthcare staff with the clients who need them. If you're organized, enjoy working with...

RN Care Coordinator

  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Royal Oak, MI
  • 3 days 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...

Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration

  • Novi, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Novi, MI
  • 3 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 Michigan

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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
37.6%
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 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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