Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Galveston, TX

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

  • League City, TX (23 miles from Galveston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • League City, TX (23 miles from Galveston, TX)
  • 30+ 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...

Patient Registration Specialist II - RCO Registration

  • Galveston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 5 days ago

access and financial issues....

Patient Registration Specialist I - RCO Registration

  • League City, TX (23 miles from Galveston, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • League City, TX (23 miles from Galveston, TX)
  • 6 days ago

access and financial issues....

Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Coordinator/Clerk program, or one (1) year related job experience/college course work. Must be proficient in...

Health Unit Coord - ED Galveston (7P-7A)

  • Galveston, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 8 days ago

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Coordinator/Clerk program, or one-year related job experience/college course work....

Health Unit Coordinator Mother Baby High Risk Galveston (Part Time)

  • Galveston, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 13 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Coordinator/Clerk program, or one (1) year related job experience/college course work. Must be proficient in...

Health Unit Coord (HUC) - Burns ICU - Weekends Only (Sat/Sun- 6:45a-7:15p)

  • Galveston, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 20 days ago

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Coordinator/Clerk program, or one-year related job experience/college course work. CERTIFICATIONS: BLS...

Health Unit Coordinator - TDCJ Day Surgery Unit 3p-11p

  • Galveston, TX
  • 27 days ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 27 days ago

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Coordinator/Clerk program, or one-year related job experience/college course...

Health Unit Coord - TDCJ Nursing DSU 3p-11p

  • Galveston, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 29 days ago

Health Unit Coord - TDCJ Nursing DSU 3p-11p Galveston, Texas, United States Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2404954 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or...

Dental Hygiene Clinical Coordinator/ Faculty

  • Texas City, TX (8 miles from Galveston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Texas City, TX (8 miles from Galveston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Use of computer software to support program and clinical operations including Microsoft word, SharePoint, Excel, D2L Brightspace (online learning management) and Patterson Eaglesoft....

Provider Enrollment Specialist - Managed Care

  • Galveston, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Required Education / Experience: Associates Degree or equivalent and three years of financial, credentialing, billing, or related experience in a healthcare organization. Job Description: The...

Hospital Operations Manager

  • Dickinson, TX (19 miles from Galveston, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dickinson, TX (19 miles from Galveston, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Are you a dynamic team leader with an entrepreneurial drive? Ready to take charge of a multi-million-dollar business that positively impacts your community? Dickinson Animal Hospital is actively...

Nursing Program Coordinator - Patient Navigation & Support

  • Galveston, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Answers phone and triages patient calls, schedules appointments and interfaces with various departments regarding patient satisfaction when indicated....

Health Unit Coord - TDCJ Nursing DSU Galveston

  • Galveston, TX
  • 90+ days ago
  • Galveston, TX
  • 90+ days ago

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Unit Coordinator/Clerk program, or one-year related job experience/college course...

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Galveston, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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