Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Plano, 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

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 15 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...

Intake Coordinator - Behavioral Health Call Center

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 9 hours ago

Highlight the ability to identify opportunities for process enhancements, implement best practices, and drive positive change to improve efficiency, quality, and patient satisfaction....

Nursing Clinical Coordinator - Heart

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 21 hours ago

Hours of Work : M-F Days Of Week : 0700-1730 Work Shift : Job Description : Your Job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding nursing position, you'll collaborate with...

Lead Credentialing Specialist

  • Allen, TX (7 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Allen, TX (7 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 21 hours ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field preferred. Minimum of 3 years of experience in provider enrollment and credentialing....

Surgery Scheduler

  • Plano, TX
  • 22 hours ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 22 hours ago

Description Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering...

Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Richardson, TX

  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 23 hours ago

The Associate Patient Care Coordinator is responsible to the Center Administrator and provides appointment scheduling, patient registration, cashiering, answers incoming calls and performs other related...

Utilization Management Inpatient Care Coordinator Supervisor - National Remote

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 23 hours ago

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by...

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Intake Coordinator

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 23 hours ago

Our Company Amerita Overview Amerita, Inc. is a leading provider in home Infusion therapy. We are looking for an Intake Coordinator to join our Intake team as we grow to be one of the top home...

Health Unit Coordinator-Emergency Department (3X12's 7:00 AM-7:00 PM)

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and...

Patient Services Coordinator

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Pursue your passion and fulfill your purpose at KidsCare! KidsCare Home Health is a multi-award-winning organization who was most recently recognized as a 2023 U.S. Top Workplace. As an...

Remote Work

Surgery Scheduler

  • Addison, TX (9 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Addison, TX (9 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Surgery Scheduler with MSO Medical City Hepatology you can be...

Regional Home Health Quality & Patient Experience Coordinator (NM & AZ)

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Summary The Regional Home Health Quality and Patient Experience Coordinator reports to the Home Health Quality and Patient Experience Zone Manager and is responsible for facilitating overall...

Surgery Scheduler, Clinic Spine Center

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Little Elm, TX (15 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Little Elm, TX (15 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Peak Physical Therapy, a brand partner of Upstream Rehabilitation, is looking for a Patient Care Coordinator to join our team in Little Elm, TX Are you looking for a position in a growing...

Surgery Scheduler

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Surgery Scheduler with MSO Medical City Hepatology you can be...

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Plano, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Specialists in Plano, 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
10.8%
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 Plano, TX
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%


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