Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Canton, OH

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.

1-15 of 25 Jobs

Public Health Officer

  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 26 days ago
  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 26 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...

Social Worker - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Care Coordinator

  • New Philadelphia, OH (24 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New Philadelphia, OH (24 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 12 hours ago

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is actively recruiting for a Social Worker within the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP). The incumbent in this position functions as a Care...

Admissions Coordinator, Central Intake Department

  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Are you an energetic professional with previous Admissions Experience in Long Term Care? Due to continued growth, CommuniCare Health Services is currently seeking the right professional individual...

Health Unit Coordinator - Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)

  • Canton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 1 day ago

Join Cleveland Clinic's Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full...

Patient Service Specialist - Orthopaedics

  • Canton, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 1 day ago

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience in patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance processing or customer...

Field Based Patient Care Coordinator - Multiple Locations

  • Canton, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 3 days ago

We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individuals physical, mental and social needs helping patients access and navigate care anytime...

We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individuals physical, mental and social needs helping patients access and navigate care anytime...

Field Based Patient Care Coordinator - Multiple Locations

  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 6 days ago

We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care...

Field Based Patient Care Coordinator - Summit or Stark Counties, OH

  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 6 days ago

We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care...

Clinical Coordinator - 6 Medical

  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 9 days ago

Clinical Coordinator - 6 Medical Akron Children's Details Posted: 03-Mar-25 Location: Akron, Ohio Internal Number: 23206 6 Medical Full Time 36 hours/week Nights 7pm-730am Onsite Summary: Assists...

Patient Service Specialist PRN

  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 10 days ago

The Patient Service Specialist performs complex administrative duties including but not limited to patient registration, patient scheduling, providing excellent customer service to clients, and management...

Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (24 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (24 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 14 days ago

authorizations and verifications Qualifications Minimum: High School Diploma or GED 1 year of Front Desk Experience Preferred: Insurance Verification Experience Healthcare experience Additional Data...

Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Emergency Department

  • Canton, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 14 days ago

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Canton, OH
  • 18 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 18 days ago

Overview As a Patient Care Coordinator, you'll have a key role in creating positive patient experiences using our innovative G3 approach (Greeting, Guiding, Gratitude). You'll help patients feel...

Scheduling Coordinator: Rehab Services - Part-time

  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 20 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 20 days ago

Minimum 2 years of experience in patient registration, scheduling, banking, office, or related medical field using computers required. 3....

Demographic Data for Canton, OH

Moving to Canton, OH? Find some basic demographic data about Canton, OH below.


Local
National
144,904
3,518
Medium/Lg

Healthcare Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHealthcareAdministration curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Healthcare Finance
This course covers the role of finance in the healthcare industry, with particular emphasis on the application of novel financing methods to facilitate drug discovery, clinical development, and...
Healthcare Administration
Develop the skills as a leader to navigate and lead your organization to success by mastering complex challenges in todays healthcare. The Healthcare Administration MicroMasters program consists...
English for Healthcare
The language of healthcare can be complex. On this course, you will develop your English language skills and learn vocabulary for a career and study in healthcare. You will learn healthcare...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Canton, OH

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 Canton, OH 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 Canton, OH
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%