Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Utah

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 Tech (CNA)/Health Unit Coord -Med/Surg

  • Mount Pleasant, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Pleasant, UT
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: This position functions as both a Patient Care Tech (PCT) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). A Patient Care Tech functions as a clinical support partner assisting the patient care...

Public Health Officer

  • Ephraim, UT
  • 4 hours ago
  • Ephraim, UT
  • 4 hours ago

KEEPING OUR FORCES HEALTHY Caring for the health of our Airmen also means helping preclude illness before it can affect our community. Public Health Officers apply public health, preventive...

Intake Coordinator

  • Murray, UT
  • 14 hours ago
  • Murray, UT
  • 14 hours ago

Job Description: Select Health is a community health plan serving more than 1 million members. Select Health's line of businesses include Medicare, Medicaid, FEHB, Marketplace Qualified Health...

Insurance Verification Specialist

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 14 hours ago

The Insurance Verification Specialist is responsible for ensuring that insurance authorization, referrals and verification is completed on all patients....

Air Medical Charter Care Coordinator

  • Murray, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Murray, UT
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: To plan, implement, coordinate, and manage care services to ensure safe and effective patient care. Scope Responsible for care management, and other related programs within an...

Operations Coordinator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago

Overview About Us A tech-enabled, multi-service healthcare organization, EmpowerMe Wellness is on a mission to improve the lives of seniors. We enrich senior living communities nationwide through...

Patient Care Coordinator - Sandy, UT

  • Sandy, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Sandy, UT
  • 2 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...

Patient Care Tech (CNA)/Health Unit Coord - Neuro/Trauma

  • Provo, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Provo, UT
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: This position functions as both a Patient Care Tech (PCT) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). A Patient Care Tech functions as a clinical support partner assisting the patient care...

Patient Care Tech (CNA)/Health Unit Coord - Mom & Baby

  • American Fork, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • American Fork, UT
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: This position functions as both a Patient Care Tech (PCT) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). A Patient Care Tech functions as a clinical support partner assisting the patient care...

Health Unit Coordinator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Under the direction of nursing leadership, the Health Unit Coordinator facilitates unit organization and patient care by assisting in the coordination of patient, nursing,...

Patient Registrar

  • Bountiful, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Bountiful, UT
  • 2 days ago

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

Patient Registrar PRN

  • Bountiful, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Bountiful, UT
  • 2 days ago

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

Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration

  • Spanish Fork, UT
  • 2 days ago
  • Spanish Fork, UT
  • 2 days ago

Here's what you can expect working in Patient Registration (Customer Service): Working on computers and answering phones to intake information in a busy environment....

Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration

  • Fillmore, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Fillmore, UT
  • 3 days ago

Heres what you can expect working in Patient Registration (Customer Service): Working on computers and answering phones to intake information in a busy environment....

Point of Care Coordinator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 3 days ago

Introduction** Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career...

Demographic Data for Utah

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Utah

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 Utah offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.5%
Master's Degree
23.6%
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 Utah
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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