Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Federal Way, WA

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

  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 26 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...

Scheduling Coordinator Specialist Clinic

  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 11 hours ago

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers,...

Health Unit Coordinator - MUST live in WA or relocate

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 11 hours ago

VARIABLE WORKING DAYS Job Summary: The HUC supports the clinical staff in the ED/UC by performing clerical duties and indirect patient care within the ED/UC department. The HUC coordinates...

Health Home Care Coordinator (RN) Remote with Field Travel in Thurston County

  • Anderson Island, WA (23 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Anderson Island, WA (23 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 19 hours ago

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Molina Healthcare Services (HCS) works with members, providers and multidisciplinary team members to assess, facilitate, plan and coordinate an integrated delivery of...

Remote Work

Patient Care Coordinator - Cardiovascular Surgery

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 19 hours ago

Requsition ID: 352933 Company: Swedish Jobs Job Category: Patient Access Job Function: Revenue Cycle Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Admin Support Department: 3908 CARDIOVASCULAR...

Patient Care Coordinator - Swedish Otolaryngology - Issaquah

  • Issaquah, WA (18 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Issaquah, WA (18 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 19 hours ago

Video length: 19 seconds 0:19 Advice I would give someone interviewing at Providence would be toe D Danica Senior Manager of Business Services Description ReqID: 351610 Job Category: Patient Access...

Patient Care Coordinator - General Surgery

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 19 hours ago

Video length: 23 seconds 0:23 The favorite part about having my team in Kodiak is that each individual C Christen Acute Care RN Description ReqID: 352530 Job Category: Patient Access Shift: Day Schedule...

Patient Care Coordinator Neurosurgery

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 19 hours ago

Requsition ID: 351641 Company: Swedish Jobs Job Category: Patient Access Job Function: Revenue Cycle Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Admin Support Department: 3908 NEUROSURGERY...

Patient Care Coordinator - Physical Medicine and Rehab

  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Renton, WA (10 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 22 hours ago

Primary responsibilities include management of patient referrals, patient registration (where applicable), patient scheduling, scanning, and customer service (See primary responsibilities/competencies...

Patient Care Coordinator - Cardiovascular Surgery

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Patient Care Coordinator - Cardiovascular Surgery at Swedish Cardiac Surgery - Seattle Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift Location: Cherry Hill area of Seattle, Washington Job description: Patient...

Medical Records Administrator (HIMS Chief)

  • Tacoma, WA (9 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA (9 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Summary This assignment is the Chief Health Information Management (CHIM), which is the highest-level professional position at the facility with responsibility for the management and direction of...

Surgery Scheduler Gynecology

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago

As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers....

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (Per Diem, Days)

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Develop and monitor outcome measures related to care coordination and staff and patient satisfaction with discharge planning and providing ongoing consultation and education to staff on how to achieve...

Department Systems Coordinator - Clinical Education

  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA (21 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Requsition ID: 352296 Company: Swedish Jobs Job Category: Clinical Operations & Support Job Function: Information Technology Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Technical/Skilled Support...

Health Unit Coordinator - Transitional Observation Unit

  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Puyallup, WA (7 miles from Federal Way, WA)
  • 1 day ago

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers,...

Demographic Data for Federal Way, WA

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Federal Way, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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