Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

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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Care Coordinator Onsite - Hybrid in Kingsport, TN- RN, PT, OT, ST

  • Kingsport, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Kingsport, TN
  • 2 hours ago

We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care...

Patient Registration Spec

  • Harriman, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Harriman, TN
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Patient Registration Specialist, Admitting & Registration PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Night Shift Roane Medical Center Overview: Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed...

Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 2 hours ago

authorizations and verifications Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED required Preferred Qualifications: 1 Year of Scheduling Experience Insurance Verification Experience...

Specialist,Clinical Informatics

  • Memphis, TN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 12 hours ago

Administration, Medical Coding, and other related fields....

Patient Registrar

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary and Qualifications As a Registrar, you will be responsible for timely and accurate patient registration....

RN Care Coordinator

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Under limited supervision, responsible for assembling and maintaining patients' health information in medical records and charts. Essential Key Job Responsibilities Assemble...

Patient Experience Coordinator

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 1 day ago

Position: Patient Experience Coordinator As a key team member, the Patient Experience Coordinator outreaches patients by phone to gather feedback on their experience through our patient satisfaction...

Patient Services Coordinator

  • Cookeville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Obtains pre-patient registration, demographic and insurance information and enters appropriately into Patient Management System (PM) or Electronic Health Record (EHR)....

Registered Nurse Transplant Coordinator - Lung Transplant

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals...

MDS Coordinator - RNAC

  • Rocky Top, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Rocky Top, TN
  • 1 day ago

Overview** **New ownership and New Management!** **Exciting Opportunity: Join Diversicare as an MDS Coordinator- RNAC at Rocky Top Care Center!** Diversicare is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator...

Patient Care Coordinator-Chapman

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 days ago

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

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Jonesborough, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Jonesborough, TN
  • 2 days ago

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

Healthcare Coordinator

  • Gray, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Gray, TN
  • 2 days ago

DCI Donor Services Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives! Our mission at TDS is to save lives through organ donation and we...

Patient Services Coordinator

  • Gray, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Gray, TN
  • 2 days ago

DCI Donor Services Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives! Our mission at TDS is to save lives through organ donation and we...

Referral Specialist for NHC NHC - National HealthCare Corporation is looking for a Weekend Home Health Intake Referral Specialist to join our team. The Home Health Intake Referral Specialist...

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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