Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Oregon

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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Rainbow Optics West 18th, Patient Care Coordinator

  • Eugene, OR
  • 3 hours ago
  • Eugene, OR
  • 3 hours ago

Optimizes patients satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by phone....

Resident Care Coordinator

  • Gresham, OR
  • 10 hours ago
  • Gresham, OR
  • 10 hours ago

A Resident Care Coordinator will work closely with the Health Services team in our Community Based Care facility to ensure the quality care of all residents. This position plays an important part...

Scheduling Coordinator

  • Salem, OR
  • 13 hours ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 13 hours ago

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical missionto take care of our people. We provide a...

LPN Clinical Coordinator - Home Health

  • Salem, OR
  • 13 hours ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 13 hours ago

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical missionto take care of our people. We provide a...

Nurse (Care Coordinator)

  • Portland, OR
  • 16 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 16 hours ago

Summary The VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS), in Portland, Oregon, is hiring a Nurse Care Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) for the Specialty Care team. The RN Care Coordinator executes...

Lead Charge Nurse - RN - Clinical Coordinator

  • Clackamas, OR
  • 18 hours ago
  • Clackamas, OR
  • 18 hours ago

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

Senior Specialist, Clinical Development Imaging

  • Portland, OR
  • 23 hours ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 23 hours ago

Senior Specialist, Clinical Development Imaging TMTT Patients are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our Medical Affairs team, you'll foster internal and external collaboration to...

Provider Operations Coordinator - Salem, OR

  • Salem, OR
  • 23 hours ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 23 hours ago

People. Passion. Purpose. At P3 Health Partners, our promise is to guide our communities to better health, unburden clinicians, align incentives and engage patients. We are a physician-led...

Insurance Verification Specialist

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 1 day ago

Obtains and verifies insurance within department standard and ensures proper insurance authorization is obtained. Responds to voicemail within 24 hrs....

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Springfield, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, OR
  • 1 day ago

BenchMark Physical Therapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Patient Care Coordinator to join our team in Thurston, OR Are you looking for a position in a growing...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Redmond, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, OR
  • 1 day ago

Step & Spine Physical Therapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Patient Care Coordinator to join our team in Redmond, OR Are you looking for a position in a growing...

Clinical Care Coordinator

  • Newberg, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Newberg, OR
  • 1 day ago

The Clinical Care Coordinator- Certified is the key liaison between the patient and their Patient-Centered Medical Home team. Team includes providers, clinic staff, and other health care...

Provider Credentialing Specialist

  • Remote, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Remote, OR
  • 2 days ago

Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Provider Credentialing Specialist to join our team JOB SUMMARY: The Provider Enrollment Credentialing Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the...

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Health Service Administrator

  • Portland, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 2 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....

Health Plan Coordinator (Clinics)

  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 2 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • 2 days ago

Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and insurance authorization processes, CPT and ICD-10 CM coding methodology....

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Oregon

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 Oregon 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 Oregon
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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