Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Houston, 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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Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

  • Houston, TX
  • 22 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 22 days ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission,vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including followingall regulatory and FMS policy...

Public Health Officer

  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, 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...

Referral and Scheduling Coordinator

  • Houston, TX
  • moments ago
  • Houston, TX
  • moments ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Referral and Scheduling Coordinator 1 schedules and pre-registers patients for exams and procedures with specialists and...

Clinical Services Manager, RN

  • Stafford, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Stafford, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 12 hours ago

Our Company Gentiva is an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional...

Behavioral Health Services Intake Coordinator

  • Porter, TX (23 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Porter, TX (23 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 12 hours ago

Overview The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Intake Coordinator processes referrals, establishes service eligibility, confirms service authorizations, and tracks ongoing utilization rates and...

HTM Contract Operations Coordinator 1- Remote

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Summary Contract Management role, managing and coordinating all stages of contracts from creation to execution and eventual termination. Collaborate with local teams, vendors, and...

Remote Work

Specialist, Clinical Informatics

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Administration, Medical Coding, and other related fields....

RN Field Clinical Care Coordinator - Star Kids

  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Humble, TX (17 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 days ago

RN Field Clinical Care Coordinator - Star Kids - North Harris County, TX Requisition Number: 2270825 Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations Primary Location: Humble, TX, US (Remote considered)...

Clinic Coordinator - Neurology (West Houston/Katy)

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction....

Patient Services Coordinator ( Thoracic Center )

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Updates payment information in One Connect when directed by the Financial Clearance Center or Patient Access Services....

Patient Services Coordinator Home Health - Full-time

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. As a national leader in...

Field Based Patient Care Coordinator - Houston, TX

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 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...

Updates payment information in One Connect when directed by the Financial Clearance Center or Patient Access Services....

Patient Registration Specialist I - RCO Registration

  • League City, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • League City, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 6 days ago

access and financial issues....

Medical Front Office - Patient Service Specialist

  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 7 days ago

such as attorney offices, insurance companies and translation companies, market operational leaders and business development team Collect co-pays from patients, manage payer approvals and conduct insurance...

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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