Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

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

  • Rockville, MD (4 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 25 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (4 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 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 Clinical Coordinator Freestanding ED

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 27 days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 27 days ago

Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Reston Hospital Center our nurses set us apart from...

RN Clinical Coordinator Medica Unit

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Reston Hospital Center our nurses set us apart from...

RN Clinical Coordinator Medical Unit

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a RN Clinical Coordinator Medical Unit you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you at home, at...

RN Clinical Coordinator Immediate Care Unit

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Reston Hospital Center our nurses set us apart from...

RN NICU Clinical Coordinator

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Description Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Reston Hospital Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a RN NICU...

Sr Patient Services Rep

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

Patient Processing / Scheduling Ensure complete patient registration by parent/guardian and populates all required registration fields in the EHR....

Intake Coordinator - Ambulatory - Montgomery County (Rockville, MD)

  • Rockville, MD (4 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (4 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

Functional Accountabilities Insurance Authorization Verify insurance eligibility for anticipated services using any verification system (EVS, Envoy, MAMSI On-line, DIV A, ACEDS) and/or call insurance...

Facility Admissions Coordinator, Per Diem

  • Laurel, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Laurel, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 21 hours ago

Contacts physician/clinical staff to assist with incomplete patient registration paperwork. Distributes admission documents if required. 9....

Staffing Scheduling Coordinator

  • Falls Church, VA (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Falls Church, VA (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Staffing Scheduling Coordinator to join our Nursing Operations team. This role will be Full-Time, Monday-Friday Inova is consistently ranked...

Support Center If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Coding and...

Medical Receptionist - Patient Care Coordinator

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Medical Receptionist - Patient Care Coordinator Reston, VA Pay From: $20 per hour MUST: The Medical Receptionist will have experience: Medical Scheduling experience 3 plus years of medical office...

Patient Experience Coordinator (PRN)

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 3 days ago

General Summary of Position Status: Per diem (PRN) - Benefits and PTO are not offered Schedule/Availability: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-7:00pm Training: Week 1 required Monday-Friday 7:30am-11:30am The...

JHSCS Patient Services Coordinator

  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 3 days ago

The Patient Service Coordinator will handle all administrative (non-clinical) aspects of the patient encounter, assisting each and every patient to achieve the Ideal Patient Encounter, and...

Clinical Coordinator Medical Oncology

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 5 days ago

You Belong Here! The cancer specialists at Sibley Memorial Hospital provide surgical, radiation, proton therapy, bone marrow transplant, and medical oncology services in Washington, D.C. metro...

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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