Healthcare Specialist Jobs in San Antonio, TX

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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Medical Office Coordinator

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Schertz, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Schertz, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

Facilitates workflow that promotes ease of patient access and efficiency of workflows to ensure personalized, high-quality care and patient experience. We want you to apply now!...

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Medical Office Coordinator

  • Texas Transplant Physician Group
  • Cibolo, TX (19 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cibolo, TX (19 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

What you will do in this role: Directly responsible for the efficiency and quality of patient experience relating to patient access via online scheduling, inbound phone calls, and in-person encounters...

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Associate Patient Care Coordinator

  • United Health Group
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago

The Associate Patient Care Coordinator (Adult Medicine) is responsible for general clinic office functions that support efficient and effective patient care including patient registration, insurance...

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Senior Reimbursement Specialist

  • University Health System
  • Selma, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Selma, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 2 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Plays crucial role in enhancing patient care and experience by carrying out various pharmacy-related services, including but not limited to admission medication...

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Clinical Services Manager

  • Stanton Optical
  • Selma, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Selma, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Clinical Services Manager Reports to: Brand Manager Location: On-site store location Do you have a passion to train and coach team members to deliver a remarkable patient experience? Are you a...

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Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist (MSO)

  • Mpower Healthcare
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago

Overview About MPOWERHealth: For over a decade, MPOWERHealth has supported the independent musculoskeletal physician with best-in-class clinical services, back-office solutions, and advanced...

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Medical Services Coordinator Team Lead (GO3802 - Metro Specialty)

  • CommuniCare
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 days ago

The Medical Services Coordinator Team Lead performs front office duties and related support services. Responsible to assist in the delivery of health care to patients in all specialty areas....

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Care Coordinator PRN

  • University Health System
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Perform expert leadership skills in the management of staff and coordination of patient care activities. Work collaboratively with all healthcare providers and...

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Clinical Research Assistant TDI

  • University Health System
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Provides medical and laboratory assistance to subjects enrolled in research studies. Assists physicians and other health care providers in the performance of medical and...

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CCC Coord Patient Care

  • Vitas Healthcare
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago

Effectively processes calls in a systematic and organized manner following Care Connection Center scripts, policies, and procedures. Promptly answers and screens incoming calls, with appropriate...

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Regional MDS Coordinator

  • OPCO Skilled Management
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 days ago

Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary The Regional Reimbursement need will be responsible for management of clinical leadership teams in the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of...

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Surgery Scheduler

  • UT Health San Antonio
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 days ago

Under general supervision, responsible for scheduling operating time of information systems operations in order to ensure that the information systems equipment is effectively utilized.

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Patient Care Coordinator

  • United Health Group
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 days ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

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Medical Services Coordinator Team Lead (GO0111)

  • Communicare Health Center
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 14 days ago

The Medical Services Coordinator Team Lead performs front office duties and related support services. Responsible to assist in the delivery of health care to patients in all specialty areas....

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Endoscopy Clinical Coordinator

  • Samaritan Health Services
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 17 days ago

30 sec) SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) SIT LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Sitting WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 -...

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Demographic Data for San Antonio, TX

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in San Antonio, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Healthcare Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Healthcare Specialists in San Antonio, TX 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 San Antonio, TX
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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