Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Position Overview: The Operations Coordinator will play a key role in coordinating project activities, maintaining documentation, assisting on various projects, ensuring effective communication...

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Patient Services Rep II-Primary care

  • Nemours
  • Radnor, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Radnor, PA
  • 8 hours ago

Responsible for organizing and operating the office systems related to appointment scheduling, patient intake including data verification, charge entry and cash collection, statistical tracking...

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Patient Service Specialist-Radiology Administration-Full Time

  • Cecil College
  • York, PA
  • 18 hours ago
  • York, PA
  • 18 hours ago

View More Jobs Patient Service Specialist-Radiology Administration-Full Time Sayre, PA, United States JOB DESCRIPTION Join Our Team as a Patient Service Specialist! Position Details: Full Time (...

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Transplant Coordinator

  • Penn Medicine
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 18 hours ago

Penn Medicine Keyword Location Search view all jobs Transplant Coordinator - Per Diem - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now Description Penn...

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Weekend Hospice Admissions Coordinator

  • Hospice Compassus
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 1 day ago

Company: Compassus Position Summary The Weekend Hospice Admissions Coordinator processes patient referrals, coordinates the admission of patients, and enters patient admission data after all...

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Scheduling Coordinator

  • Eminence Home Care
  • Bala Cynwyd, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bala Cynwyd, PA
  • 1 day ago

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certifications in scheduling or healthcare administration are a plus....

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Copy of Bilingual Scheduling Coordinator

  • Comhar
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Associate's degree preferred. 24 years of scheduling, patient access, or office experience experience required....

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Scheduling Coordinator Family Hospice

  • UPMC
  • Seven Fields, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seven Fields, PA
  • 1 day ago

UPMC is hiring a Scheduling Coordinator for Family Hospice The Scheduling Coordinator is an on-site position located at North Point and Fisk St. This position coordinates the clinical and...

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Admissions Coordinator

  • Universal Health Services
  • Doylestown, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Doylestown, PA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Foundations Behavioral Health in Doylestown, PA is currently hiring full-time Admissions Coordinator to join our Intake team! We offer convenient schedules, currently hiring for...

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Credentialing Specialist

  • Universal Health Services
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks...

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Surgery Scheduler (Mercy Urology)

  • UPMC Health System
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

UPMC Department of Urology is hiring a full-time Surgery Scheduler to join their team! This is a Monday through Friday daylight position with the hours of 8am to 4:30pm. No evenings, weekends, or...

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Patient Relations Coordinator - UPMC Washington

  • UPMC
  • Washington, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, PA
  • 2 days ago

The Patient Relations Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring every patient and family feels heard, supported, and respected throughout their healthcare experience. This position serves as a...

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Transplant Coordinator - Per Diem - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

  • Penn Medicine
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine....

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Health Unit Coordinator, UPMC

  • UPMC
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 3 days ago

a tr th, tr td tr th Health Unit Coordinator Be the connection that supports patientsand the families who love them Are you organized, compassionate, and energized by a fast-paced environment?...

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Surgery Scheduler - UPMC Washington, Pulmonary Thoracic Surgery Office

  • UPMC Health System
  • Washington, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, PA
  • 3 days ago

Surgery Scheduler - Pulmonary Thoracic Surgery We're looking for a detail-oriented and organized Surgery Scheduler to join our orthopedic team. In this key role, you'll coordinate surgical...

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Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Specialists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.8%
Master's Degree
23.4%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
High School or GED
10.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
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 Pennsylvania
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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