Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Mississippi

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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Intake Coordinator - Hospice - Full-Time

  • Wiggins, MS
  • 14 hours ago
  • Wiggins, MS
  • 14 hours ago

Job Description SummaryAt VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. The primary function of the Intake Coordinator is to facilitate the referral intake...

Supervisor Nursing (Operations Coordinator) RN - Telemetry - Night Shift

  • Meridian, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Meridian, MS
  • 10 days ago

Supports daily clinical operations on the unit by ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available for patient care....

Patient Services Coordinator, LN

  • Cleveland, MS
  • 12 days ago
  • Cleveland, MS
  • 12 days ago

As we expand our services in new and existing markets, we're looking for a Patient Services Coordinator, LN who shares our values of being Trustworthy, Capable, Compassionate, Proactive, and most...

Public Health Officer

  • Greenville, MS
  • 25 days ago
  • Greenville, MS
  • 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...

Supports daily clinical operations on the unit by ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available for patient care....

Registered Nurse (RN)_Operations Coordinator-FT

  • Union, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Union, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Supports daily clinical operations on the unit by ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available for patient care....

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operations Coordinator - O

  • Meridian, MS
  • 6 hours ago
  • Meridian, MS
  • 6 hours ago

Supports daily clinical operations on the unit by ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and appropriate clinical supplies and resources are available for patient care....

Health Care Coordinator, LPN - Full Time 8 hrs to 12 hrs shifts

  • Biloxi, MS
  • 7 days ago
  • Biloxi, MS
  • 7 days ago

About Discovery Senior Living Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, Integral Senior Living, Provincial Senior Living, Morada Senior Living,...

MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN)

  • Winona, MS
  • 7 days ago
  • Winona, MS
  • 7 days ago

Consulate Health Care MDS Coordinator (RN or LPN) in Winona , Mississippi MDS | 627 Middleton Road, Winona, MS 38967, USA | Winona Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center | Full Time Looking...

Admissions Coord

  • Louisville, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Louisville, MS
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities Admission Clinician Diamond Grove Center is currently searching for an Admission Clinician. This position will be PRN with hours of 8:00am -5:00pm, which could lead to fulltime....

Public Health Program Coordinator

  • University, MS
  • 9 days ago
  • University, MS
  • 9 days ago

Note for Current UM Employees Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu The University of Mississippi "The University of Mississippi fondly referred to as Ole...

Credentialing Specialist

  • Pace, MS
  • 9 days ago
  • Pace, MS
  • 9 days ago

Posting Title Credentialing Specialist Overview In a way, that best supports our values, the individual is responsible for the daily activities of credentialing and payor enrollment processes for...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 9 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary: The Patient Care Coordinator is accountable and responsible for managing the clinical care course of treatment of a number of patients. Coordination of care is accomplished through...

Payer Credentialing Specialist

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary: The Payer Credentialing Specialist is responsible for the enrollment of new providers at our current facilities and clinics for various insurance companies as well as Medicare and...

Pre Admission Coordinator Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 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...

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Mississippi

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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