Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Lexington, 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

  • Georgetown, KY (15 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Georgetown, KY (15 miles from Lexington, 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 Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

Overview Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford,...

Surgery Scheduler Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago

Validate with Admissions that all surgeries scheduled for the next day are clear of insurance authorization problems that may impact the hospital financially. Notify management if needed....

Patient Services Coordinator/UKHC University of Kentucky

  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 days ago

Department Name: M3030:Cancer Clinic Services Job Summary: This position is responsible for coordination of patient services which includes, but not limited to, gathering medical records,...

Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

  • Richmond, KY (19 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, KY (19 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 6 days ago

Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs....

Pre-Admissions Coordinator PRN

  • Lexington, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 7 days ago

Job Description: Pre-Admissions Coordinator PRN Job Description: Facilitates patient access to the appropriate level of care, health professional(s), and setting(s) to provide care and services for...

Patient Services Coordinator/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary This position is responsible for coordinating patient services, which includes, but is not limited to, gathering medical records, scanning, making referrals to other healthcare...

Admissions Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 13 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY As part of the Sales team, the Admission Coordinator works with the Director of Sales to meet campus revenue and census goals. Primary responsibility is performing sales...

Patient Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 14 days ago

Will perform patient registration in various systems. Answers all phone calls in a professional and courteous manner. May collect monies for time-of-service patient responsibility....

Patient Services Rep/Phlebotomist (MAKO)

  • Richmond, KY (19 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 20 days ago
  • Richmond, KY (19 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 20 days ago

. · Responsible for completing all data entry requirements accurately including data entry of patient registration; entry of test order from requisition or pulling order from database · Enter billing...

Health Data Analyst Senior/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY
  • 21 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 21 days ago

Job Summary This position will assign international classification of disease codes and/or PCS codes to all specialties of hospital inpatient visits; abstract data from the medical record and...

Surgery Scheduling Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 22 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 22 days ago

Job Description: Surgery Scheduling Coordinator Surgical Services I Lexington, KY PRN, First Shift (830-1700) Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas:...

RN Clinical Coordinator - Advanced Care Unit, Days

  • Winchester, KY (18 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Winchester, KY (18 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 28 days ago

About Us Lifepoint Health's Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the...

Pre-Admissions Coordinator

  • Lexington, KY
  • 29 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 29 days ago

Job Description: Pre-Admissions Coordinator Part-Time, Days Job Description: Facilitates patient access to the appropriate level of care, health professional(s), and setting(s) to provide care and services...

RN Clinical Coordinator - Advanced Care Unit

  • Winchester, KY (18 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Winchester, KY (18 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 30+ days ago

About Us Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the...

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Lexington, KY

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Highest Education Level

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