Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Southaven, MS

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 Care Coordinator (RN) - Stepdown Unit - Nights - Full-Time

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 2 days ago

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Southaven, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 2 days ago

Results Physiotherapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Patient Care Coordinator to join our team in Southaven, MS. Are you looking for a position in a growing...

Health Unit Coordinator 5W ICU Stepdown

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 4 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 4 days ago

Health Unit Coordinator 5W ICU Stepdown Job ID: 34078 Job Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care Work Type: PRN Work Schedule: Nights Department: Stepdown Unit Facility: BMH Memphis Hospital...

Specialist-Clinical Documentation III RN

  • Southaven, MS
  • 6 days ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 6 days ago

Specialist-Clinical Documentation III RN Job ID: 34091 Job Category: Administrative Non Clinical Support Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Department: Clinical Documentation Integrity...

Patient Intake Coordinator

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 8 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 8 days ago

About Us: ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are a national network of dental implant centers founded in 2005 to provide innovative dental implant care to patients across the United States....

LPN Care Coordinator

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 13 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 13 days ago

POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Care Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Medical REPORTS TO: Lead RN Care Coordinator FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt CREATED DATE 5/20/25 REVISION DATES:...

Sr Credentialing Coordinator

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 18 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 18 days ago

Join our team as a Sr. Credentialing Coordinator and play a key role in ensuring clinical staff are fully credentialed and compliant with regulatory standards. You'll manage the end-to-end...

Clinical Coordinator - School of Health Sciences

  • Senatobia, MS (24 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 18 days ago
  • Senatobia, MS (24 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 18 days ago

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and evaluating clinical placements for students in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Practical Nursing, and Health Care...

Health Unit Coordinator

  • Collierville, TN (21 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 22 days ago
  • Collierville, TN (21 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 22 days ago

Health Unit Coordinator Job ID: 33463 Job Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Department: Medical Surgical Unit Facility: BMH Collierville Hospital...

Health Services Coordinator-Memory Care

  • Bartlett, TN (21 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 28 days ago
  • Bartlett, TN (21 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 28 days ago

Health Services Coordinator-Memory Care Sunshine Retirement Living Llc 2820 Kirby Whitten Rd, Bartlett, TN 38134 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Health Services Coordinator Supervisor: Health Services...

Care Coordinator - CHANT (Health Services)

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 29 days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 29 days ago

Position Summary This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor. R esponsible for providing care coordination activities for Community Health Access and...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

Results Physiotherapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Patient Care Coordinator to join our team in Cordova, TN Are you looking for a position in a growing...

Client Care Coordinator Full-Time Days

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich...

RN - Patient Care Coordinator - University - M/S-Oncology-FT Night

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 30+ days ago

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich...

Health Service Administrator

  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN (13 miles from Southaven, MS)
  • 30+ 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....

Demographic Data for Southaven, MS

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Southaven, MS

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Healthcare Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Healthcare Specialists in Southaven, MS offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.5%
Master's Degree
23.7%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
10.7%
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 Southaven, MS
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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