Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Maryland

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 - HOSPITAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - Rotating Days/Nights

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 days ago

Registered Nurse - HOSPITAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - Rotating Days/Nights Sign On Bonus Potential: $10,000 Baltimore, MD SINAI HOSPITAL Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Day/Night rotation -...

Clinic Coordinator (PT) - Lead Physical Therapist

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 22 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 22 days ago

Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer...

Pharmacy Tech Clinical Coordinator - Extencare - FT

  • Elkridge, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Elkridge, MD
  • 4 days ago

The Clinical Coordinator may assist in all areas of clinical operations, including benefits investigation, prior authorization, copay/foundation assistance, onboarding new patients, delivery coordination...

Public Health Officer

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 12 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...

Bilingual Orthodontic Patient Coordinator

  • Brooklyn, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • Brooklyn, MD
  • 12 days ago

Bilingual Orthodontic Patient Coordinator Porter Dental and Braces - Brooklyn Park, MD Full Time Monday - Thursday 8a - 5pm Full Benefits Competitve Pay Monthly bonuses based on Office performance...

RN Specialist-Clinical Documentation

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 8 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 8 hours ago

Details Department: Health Information Management Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8-hour shift; 8:00AM-5:00 PM; Flexible Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Location: Fully Remote, occasional onsite presence...

PPS Coordinator/Documentation Specialist, PT Day Shift, Inpatient Rehab

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 8 hours ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 8 hours ago

Adventist Rehabilitation - Rockville If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Adventist Health Care seeks to hire an...

Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 20 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 20 hours ago

Heres what you can expect working in Patient Registration (Customer Service): Working on computers and answering phones to intake information in a busy environment....

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • 20 hours ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • 20 hours ago

The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of care for the acute inpatient population. The PCC collaborates with rounding MAPMG Hospital Based...

Reimbursement Coordinator (Patient Assistance and Support)

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 1 day ago

Must communicate clearly and effectively in both a written and verbal format Proactive follow-up with various contacts to ensure patient access to therapy Effectively applies knowledge of job and company...

Remote Work

Adventist Rehabilitation - Rockville If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Adventist Health Care seeks to hire an...

Clinical Operations Coordinator

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: The Clinical Operations Coordinator plays a critical role in managing client studies executed within the CLIA laboratory....

HSS Clinical Coordinator RN

  • Upper Marlboro, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD
  • 3 days ago

HSS Clinical Coordinator RN - Prince George's County, MD Requisition Number: 2279522 Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations Primary Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, US (Remote considered) At UnitedHealthcare...

Remote Work

HSS Clinical Coordinator RN - Prince Georges County, MD

  • Bowie, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Bowie, MD
  • 3 days ago

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of...

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Credentialing Specialist - Sunburst

  • Columbia, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 3 days ago

Amergis, formerly known asMaxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connectingpeople to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunitiesto our...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Maryland

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHealthcareAdministration research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Healthcare Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

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


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