Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Olympia, 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

  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, 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...

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

  • Anderson Island, WA (14 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Anderson Island, WA (14 miles from Olympia, 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

Referral Coordinator- Clinic

  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 22 hours ago

Referral Coordinator : This 1.0FTE/Full-time position is scheduled to work 8-HR days shifts Monday through Friday. Compensation: Non-exempt, $24.45/HR-$34.92/HR Benefits: Mason Health provides an...

Registration Specialist

  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 22 hours ago

Patient registration and/or health care experience preferred....

Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs....

Patient Care Coordinator - IRG/Olympia Orthopedics

  • Olympia, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 11 days ago

authorizations Collecting patient payments and balancing end of day Post daily charges into billing software Manage insurance denials and accounts receivable Participating in training programs and...

Sr Specialist, Clinical Education, PNW US Field

  • Olympia, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 13 days ago

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patients life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products...

Patient Registration Specialist - Enteral & Nutrition

  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 14 days ago

Assist Patient Registration Supervisor and Manager with special assignments as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?...

Clinical Practice Liaison - Pediatrics

  • Olympia, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 17 days ago

United Therapeutics Clinical Practice Liaison - Pediatrics in Olympia , Washington California, US residents click here (. The job details are as follows: Who we are We are the first...

Health Unit Coordinator (PT 24 hrs) - MUST live in Washington

  • Olympia, WA
  • 22 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 22 days ago

WEEK 1: MON, TUES, SAT. WEEK 2: SUN, MON, TUES 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....

Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Services

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 25 days ago

Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Services Centralia, WA Req ID: 345960 Job Category: Clinical Administration Schedule: Full time Work Location: Centralia Hospital-Centralia Shift: Night About...

Patient Care Coordinator, Olympia Vision Clinic

  • Olympia, WA
  • 27 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 27 days ago

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Greets patients without delay.Promptly answers the telephone in a friendly and courteous manner.Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization...

Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Services

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs) coordinate unit activities with ancillary departments and perform clerical support for the unit. The clerical tasks include processing of patient orders, chart...

Intake Coordinator

  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Company : Highmark Inc. Job Description : JOB SUMMARY * This position includes a "Sunday" Workday the candidate could have 1 day off during the week. * This job captures all inbound inquires for...

Patient Care Coordinator

  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago

' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by phone.Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying doctor/provider of patient's arrival...

Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Olympia, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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