Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

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

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 25 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 25 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 (HUC) - Emergency Department (2nd Shift)

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 17 hours ago

Under the direction of the manager or designee supports the functions of the unit/area by performing receptionist and clerical duties. Maintains the medical record in good form. Communicates...

Health Unit Coordinator and Scheduler - Womens Inpatient, Labor & Delivery

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 1 day ago

Health Unit Coordinator and Scheduler - Women's Inpatient, Labor & Delivery Health Unit Coordinator and Scheduler - Women's Inpatient, Labor & Delivery R0065950 Charlottesville, Virginia, United...

Intake Coordinator- Infusion Pharmacy

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 3 days 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...

RN Care Coordinator - Digestive Health Clinic

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 4 days ago

UOVUNIUSR0062316EXTERNALENUSThe Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) is responsible for (deliberate) organization of patient and family-centered care activities between two or more...

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) - Fetal Cardiology

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 5 days ago

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) - Fetal Cardiology Location Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America UVA Medical Center Job Id R0070087 The Registered Nurse Care Coordinator...

Clinical Services Manager

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to individuals in need? Do you have a special calling to support patients and families during their end-of-life...

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) - Pediatric Cardiology

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago

The Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) is responsible for (deliberate) organization of patient and family-centered care activities between two or more participants in which the RNCC uses...

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) - Endocrine Diabetes

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 6 days ago

The Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) is responsible for (deliberate) organization of patient and family-centered care activities between two or more participants in which the RNCC uses...

Health Unit Coordinator - Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 7 days ago

Under the direction of the manager or designee supports the functions of the unit/area by performing receptionist and clerical duties. Maintains the medical record in good form. Communicates...

Health Unit Coordinator and Scheduler - Women's Inpatient, Labor & Delivery

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 7 days ago

Under the direction of the manager or designee supports the functions of the unit/area by performing receptionist and clerical duties. This is a 12 hour 3rd Shift position which. Hours = 7pm -...

HUC- Health Unit Coordinator Float Pool (Wage/PRN)

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 12 days ago

HUC- Health Unit Coordinator Float Pool (Wage/PRN) Location Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America Category Clinical Support UVA Medical Center Job Id R0067608 Job Type Part time...

Staffing and Scheduling Coordinator - Staffing Resource Office

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 13 days ago

The Staffing Coordinator performs all scheduling, staffing, and timekeeping responsibilities for designated work areas within scope. This includes creating and editing schedules to filling open...

Operations Coordinator, Darden School of Business, Library (Wage)

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 13 days ago

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business seeks a part-time (20-25 hours per week) Operations Coordinator to join the Darden Camp Library staff. The Operations Coordinator will serve as...

Surgery Scheduler

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 13 days ago

Under the direction of the manager or designee supports the functions of the Scheduling Office by facilitating and producing the ORMIS Daily OR Schedule and its supporting documents in a timely...

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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