Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Covington, KY

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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Public Health Officer

  • Loveland, OH (16 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Loveland, OH (16 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 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...

Surgery Scheduler - Surgical Coordinator, First Shift, Full Benefits

  • Blue Ash, OH (15 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Blue Ash, OH (15 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 90+ days ago

EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

Financial Intake Coordinator

  • Loveland, OH (16 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Loveland, OH (16 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 10 hours ago

Overview Unlock Your Potential - Join the CommonSpirit Health at Home Team! We are searching for a Financial Intake Coordinator to join our dynamic team at CommonSpirit Health at Home. As a...

NICU Health Unit Coordinator (Part-Time, Day Shift)

  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 19 hours ago

Job Description At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families,...

NICU Health Unit Coordinator (Part-Time, Night Shift)

  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 19 hours ago

Job Description At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families,...

Registration Specialist PRN

  • Covington, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Covington, KY
  • 1 day ago

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here. Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 0 Job Summary: Performs a variety of clerical duties such as obtaining and processing information in...

RN Care Coordinator- Burlington Primary Care

  • Burlington, KY (12 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, KY (12 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Job Summary: Reports to Manager of Care Coordination, the RN Care Coordinator works collaboratively with providers, (interdisciplinary staff) and clinical...

Lead Specialist Registration

  • Fort Thomas, KY (3 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Thomas, KY (3 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for covering, and/or calling in employees when needed (ie) sick, vacation, holiday, etc. to meet patient registration needs in a cost-efficient manner....

Credentialing Specialist

  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 4 days ago

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic...

Pharmacy Technician Operations Coordinator, First Shift, Outpatient Pharmacy

  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 5 days ago

Location: UC Medical Center Department: Outpatient Pharmacy Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours / Weekly Shift: First Shift UC Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician Operations Coordinator at the...

Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

  • Hebron, KY (9 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hebron, KY (9 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 5 days ago

authorizations and verifications Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications: 1 Year of Front Desk Experience Health Care Experience Additional Data Select...

RN Care Coordinator, Heart Transplant

  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 7 days ago

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic...

Health Unit Coordinator II - Liberty Emergency Department - Full Time - Days

  • Liberty Township, OH (19 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Liberty Township, OH (19 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 7 days ago

Health Unit Coordinator II - Liberty Emergency Department - Full Time - Days OH, United States JOB DESCRIPTION Greet visitors and assist them as needed. Provides the clerical support to the...

Health Unit Coordinator - CVICU - Part Time - Days

  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 7 days ago

Health Unit Coordinator - CVICU - Part Time - Days OH, United States JOB DESCRIPTION Greet visitors and assist them as needed. Provides the clerical support to the clinical team in carrying out...

Health unit coordinator II

  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (7 miles from Covington, KY)
  • 7 days ago

Health unit coordinator II OH, United States JOB DESCRIPTION Greet visitors and assist them as needed. Provides the clerical support to the clinical team in carrying out the daily functions of...

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Covington, KY

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Specialists in Covington, KY 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 Covington, KY
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%