Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Utah

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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Registered Nurse Pediatric Kidney Transplant Coordinator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 hours ago

Job Description: The Organ Transplant Coordinator is an RN who is responsible for the coordination of care for transplant patients, living donors, and their families. This regulatory required role...

Public Health Officer

  • Altamont, UT
  • 12 days ago
  • Altamont, UT
  • 12 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...

Health Unit Coordinator, Emergency Department, Full Time

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 7 hours ago

Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission...

Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration

  • Delta, UT
  • 20 hours ago
  • Delta, UT
  • 20 hours ago

Heres what you can expect working in Patient Registration (Customer Service): Working on computers and answering phones to intake information in a busy environment....

Healthcare Coordinator

  • South Jordan, UT
  • 20 hours ago
  • South Jordan, UT
  • 20 hours ago

Now is the time to join Dentists of South Jordan and Orthodontics. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career...

Reimbursement Coordinator (Patient Assistance and Support)

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Must communicate clearly and effectively in both a written and verbal format Proactive follow-up with various contacts to ensure patient access to therapy Effectively applies knowledge of job and company...

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Resident Care Coordinator

  • Woods Cross, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Woods Cross, UT
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Resident Care Coordinator (Behavioral Healthcare) Benchmark's dedicated team strives to change the lives of adolescent boys between the ages of 13 and 18 by providing...

Hospital Operations Manager

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: The primary objective of the Hospital Operations Manager is to be accountable to provide leadership, management, budgetary controls, and departmental operations for the facility....

Patient Services Rep. (Receptionist)

  • Syracuse, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Syracuse, UT
  • 4 days ago

Description Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Patient Services Representative. Location: Syracuse Hours: Monday 8:30am-4:30pm, Wednesday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Essential Job...

Medical Office Coordinator

  • Draper, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Draper, UT
  • 4 days ago

Fosters an engaged culture and values in which all colleagues can thrive Directly responsible for the efficiency and quality of patient experience relating to patient access via online scheduling, inbound...

Patient Care Tech (CNA)/Health Unit Coord -Mom & Baby

  • Ogden, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 4 days ago

Job Description: This position functions as both a Patient Care Tech (PCT) and Health Unit Coordinator (HUC). A Patient Care Tech functions as a clinical support partner assisting the patient care...

Associate Patient Care Coordinator - Layton, UT

  • Layton, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Layton, UT
  • 4 days ago

The Associate Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for general clinic office functions that support efficient and effective patient care including patient registration, insurance verification, collection...

Certified Tumor Registrar

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 5 days 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...

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Health Services Coordinator-Memory Care

  • Ogden, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Ogden, UT
  • 6 days ago

Health Services Coordinator-Memory Care Full Time Management Gahanna, OH, US 12 days ago Requisition ID: 1589 Salary Range: $62,400.00 To $67,600.00 Annually JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Health...

Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 6 days ago

Program and Protocol Related Activities: Actively participates in marketing the program, community awareness and education, and supportive activities to increase volume and enhance patient satisfaction...

Demographic Data for Utah

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Utah

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Healthcare Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Healthcare Specialists in Utah 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 Utah
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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