Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Columbia, SC

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

  • Columbia, SC
  • 26 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 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...

Referral Specialist, Richland Full Time Day

  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 2 days ago

Minimum Experience Education - High School diploma or equivalent Experience - Two (2) years of comparable experience, preferably in a physician front office to include patient registration and/or electronic...

Scheduling Coordinator-PN

  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago

PN Access and Authorizations Full Time Day Shift M-F 8-4:30 Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center anchors an expansive health care network that includes nearly 600 physicians...

Patient Coordinator

  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago

Will perform patient registration in various systems. Answers all phone calls in a professional and courteous manner. May collect monies for time-of-service patient responsibility....

Referral Specialist, Family Medicine, Ballentine (FT)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 6 days ago

registration and/or electronic scheduling and the authorization/precertification process....

Referral Specialist, Ophthalmology, PRN, Variable

  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago

Minimum Experience Education - High School diploma or equivalent Experience - Two (2) years of comparable experience, preferably in a physician front office to include patient registration and/or electronic...

Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago

Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs....

Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

  • Irmo, SC (15 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irmo, SC (15 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 7 days ago

Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs....

Patient Coordinator PRN

  • Columbia, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 12 days ago

Overview In this position, you will serve as the initial point of contact with patients, referring physicians, and the general public on the imaging center's behalf which includes, but is not...

Patient Coordinator

  • Columbia, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 12 days ago

Overview In this position, you will serve as the initial point of contact with patients, referring physicians, and the general public on the imaging center's behalf which includes, but is not...

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan to increase program enrollment for PACE. Leads the enrollment...

Clinical Practice Liaison - Pediatrics

  • Columbia, SC
  • 17 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 17 days ago

United Therapeutics Clinical Practice Liaison - Pediatrics in Columbia , South Carolina California, US residents click here (. The job details are as follows: Who we are We are the first...

Clinical Coordinator

  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 23 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 23 days ago

6th South Medical Full Time PM Shift 7p-7a Sign-On Bonus: 30,000.00 Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Columbia, SC
  • 25 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 25 days ago

Finally, the PCC will support the mission, vision, and values of Cooperative Health, and work towards realizing its objectives through support of Clinical Operations and Clinical Quality....

Pateint Care Coordinator

  • Columbia, SC
  • 25 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 25 days ago

Finally, the PCC will support the mission, vision, and values of Cooperative Health, and work towards realizing its objectives through support of Clinical Operations and Clinical Quality....

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Columbia, SC

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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