Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Chicago, IL

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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Registered Nurse, Post-Kidney Transplant Coordinator

  • Maywood, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Maywood, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: L oyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola...

Public Health Officer

  • Hammond, IN (19 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (19 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 25 days 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...

RN Care Coordinator - Population Health

  • Maywood, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Maywood, IL (9 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Great opportunity for a RN Care Coordinator - Population Health to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person,...

Admissions Coordinator

  • Harvey, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Harvey, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Admissions Coordinator As an Admissions Coordinator, you will greet patients for their health care visit and shepherd them through from first impression to on their way to treatment. Essential...

Standardized Patient Coordinator- IL- Clinical Skills and Simulation Center

  • Downers Grove, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Summary This individual will be responsible for serving in a coordination role for the Standardized Patient (SP) Program at the Midwestern University – Downers Grove campus. The position reports...

Patient Services Rep Pediatrics Full-time Days

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

Obtains required patient information and performs patient registration, including verifying insurance information and collecting co-pays and outstanding balances....

Health Unit Coord (HUC)

  • Hazel Crest, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hazel Crest, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information, patient identification and registration in the medical record, including appropriate level of care....

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Referral & Admissions Coordinator- Home Health

  • Evergreen Park, IL (12 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Evergreen Park, IL (12 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Summary The Referral and Admission Coordinator is responsible for managing the referral process for assigned agencies. The Referral and Admission Coordinator works closely with other members of...

Patient Care Coordinator - Requires IL Pharmacy Technician License - Hybrid Position

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

About Orsini Specialty Pharmacy "Providing compassionate care since 1987, Orsini is a leader in rare disease and gene therapy pharmacy solutions, built to simplify how patients connect to advanced...

Pre-Surgical Testing - Health Unit Coordinator/Secretary - Registry

  • Park Ridge, IL (12 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (12 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information, patient identification and registration in the medical record, including appropriate level of care....

Rosin Eyecare - Patient Care Coordinator

  • La Grange, IL (13 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Grange, IL (13 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Elmhurst, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (14 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Support Clinical Operations: Assist clinicians by preparing treatment rooms, organizing schedules, and helping with operational tasks such as patient numbing and shaving....

Health Unit Coordinator FT Days 1.0

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information, patient identification and registration in the medical record, including appropriate level of care....

Research Assistant (Pelvic Pain, per diem-weekends

  • Evanston, IL (10 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (10 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

at NorthShore University Health System in Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Highlights Position: Research Assistant-Pelvic Pain (per diem) Hourly Pay Range: $17-...

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Specialists in Chicago, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.5%
Master's Degree
23.6%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
10.9%
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 Chicago, IL
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%