Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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

  • Grand Haven, MI (23 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Grand Haven, MI (23 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 15 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...

Medical Care Coordinator

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 17 days ago

Medical Care Coordinator We are helping people overcome. Join us. Each year at Hope Network, 2,800+ talented professionals serve individuals across 280 unique locations. Some serve by providing...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Clinical Nurse Leader - RN Perioperative Services

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Under general supervision of the Clinical Service Director and in collaboration with the Clinical Service Leadership Team is responsible...

Palliative Care Coordinator - Advanced Illness Management Team

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 5 days ago

Our Company Illumia Health is a fast-growing part of Gentiva, an industry leader in hospice and palliative care. Our clinical teams serve as an extension of physicians' care, partnering with them...

Hospice Clinical Coordinator

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 days ago

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our...

Patient Registrar (Radiology and Lab)

  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 14 days ago

PATIENT REGISTRAR (RADIOLOGY AND LAB) Location: Wyoming, Michigan Type: Contract Job #80919 APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Patient Registrar Location: Wyoming, MI 49519...

Scheduling Coordinator

  • Belmont, MI (9 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Belmont, MI (9 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 14 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY Duties and Responsibilities Assists the Director of Health Services (DHS) to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as...

Patient Services Rep Associate Cardiovascular Medicine

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 19 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 19 days ago

Performs patient registration and check-in: confirms patient demographic and insurance information; assists patients with kiosk registration....

Patient Services Rep Associate

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 19 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 19 days ago

Performs patient registration and check-in: confirms patient demographic and insurance information; assists patients with kiosk registration....

Bachelor Level Clinical Coordinator Contact Center Per Diem

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 22 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 22 days ago

Bachelor Level Clinical Coordinator Contact Center Per Diem locations Grand Rapids, MI time type Part time posted on Posted Today job requisition id JR102567 Cost Center Contact Center Scheduled...

Oncology Data Specialist Tumor Registrar

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 27 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 27 days ago

About the unit Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion, has an opening for a full time Oncology Data Specialist (formerly known as Certified Tumor Registrar) The focus of the position is on data...

Patient Services Rep Lead Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Starting pay is 20.42 per hour or higher depending on years of experience. Practice and Culture The PSR Lead position supports the Corewell Health West Cardiothoracic Surgery and Structural Heart...

RN Clinic Coordinator Lung Mass Clinic

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 45+ days ago

About the unit We are the Lung Mass / Nodules Diagnostic Clinic located at Lemmen Holton Cancer Pavilion of Grand Rapids. We are a Multidisciplinary Team made up of providers, nurses, and support...

RN Clinical Regulatory Compliance Specialist

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 60+ days ago

This is a corporate position with primary work supporting Clinical Compliance, Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals. About Corewell Health Our new name...

Medical Care Coordinator

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 90+ days ago

East or Southwest region of Michigan Job Summary A healthcare professional with a customer centric focus to coordinate, outreach to and respond to members regarding issues and questions related to...

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Specialists in Grand Rapids, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.5%
Master's Degree
23.6%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
High School or GED
10.8%
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 Grand Rapids, MI
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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