Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Louisiana

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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Lead Charge Nurse - RN - Clinical Coordinator

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 1 day ago

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

Nurse Heart Transplant Coordinator

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 4 days ago

Join a dynamic team as a Nurse Heart Transplant Coordinator and play a pivotal role in transforming lives, bringing passion and expertise to the heart of healthcare! Be at the forefront of...

Venipuncture Operations Coordinator - Evenings

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 7 days ago

Assists in building and fostering a customer service culture within the department by implementing new customer service vehicles that enhance patient satisfaction....

Public Health Officer

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 30+ 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...

Specialist,Clinical Informatics-Float

  • Jennings, LA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Jennings, LA
  • 3 hours ago

Administration, Medical Coding, and other related fields....

Provider Credentialing Coordinator

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

Intermountain Health Provider Credentialing Coordinator in Baton Rouge , Louisiana Job Description: The Credentialing Specialist (CS) is responsible for facilitating Intermountain Health's...

Front Desk Coordinator PER DIEM

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

Facilitates the admission process by professionally greeting all patients and visitors and obtain patient identification and insurance information to initiate admissions process....

Medical Provider Enrollment Specialist

  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lafayette, LA
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : Lafayette, LA - Lafayette, LA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Curana Health is a provider of value-based primary care services for the...

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Specialist, Clinical Informatics

  • Terrytown, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Terrytown, LA
  • 2 days ago

Administration, Medical Coding, and other related fields....

Imaging Service Operations Coordinator

  • Iowa, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Iowa, LA
  • 2 days ago

Agiliti is a top manufacturer and service provider for medical and surgical equipment. We partner with clinicians to help them stay patient-ready. Our team provides a range of devices and support...

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Patient Care Coordinator

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 4 days ago

RN CO The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is a Registered Nurses with BSN, or greater degree, who oversees patient care activities of the Med Surg Tel unit. The PCC supports a healthy work...

Intake Coordinator

  • LA
  • 4 days ago
  • LA
  • 4 days ago

The Intake/Admissions Coordinator is primarily responsible for the admission and/or registration of patients into the facility and maintaining communication between the organization and the...

Patient Registration Specialist On-site New Orleans

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 5 days ago

Assist Patient Registration Supervisor and Manager with special assignments as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?...

ER Operations Coordinator

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 6 days ago

The Emergency Operations Coordinator in the Emergency Department (ED) is responsible for overseeing and optimizing patient flow, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission preparedness, conducting...

Credentialing Specialist

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 days ago

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisianas leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Healthcare Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

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