Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Waukesha, WI

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

  • Wauwatosa, WI (12 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI (12 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 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...

Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration II

  • Mequon, WI (18 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mequon, WI (18 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 1 day 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....

RN Care Coordinator - Back & Spine Program

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 1 day ago

RN Care Coordinator - Back & Spine Program Job ID: R150292 Shift: 1st Full/Part Time: Full Time Pay Range: $37.50 - $56.25 Location: Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave Milwaukee,...

New Patient Coordinator, BMH Skin Cancer

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 2 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location:US:WI:WAUWATOSA at our FROEDTERT BLUEMOUND CLINICS facility. This job isON - SITE. FTE: 1.000000 Shift: Shift 1 Job Summary:...

Clinical Referral Specialist - Urgent Care

  • West Allis, WI (9 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Allis, WI (9 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Clinical Referral Specialist - Urgent Care Job ID: R141883 Shift: 1st Full/Part Time: Full Time Pay Range: $21.45 - $32.20 Location: West Allis, WI - 6609 W Greenfield Ave West Allis, WI 53214...

Customer Service Representative - Patient Registration

  • Wauwatosa, WI (12 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI (12 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 2 days 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....

NURSING ASSISTANT CNA / HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR HUC, 3rd shift

  • Hartford, WI (21 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, WI (21 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Department: 35811 AMC Washington County - Med Surg: IU 3rd Floor Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0.6 FTE 3rd shift position,...

HUC - Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department

  • West Allis, WI (9 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Allis, WI (9 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 2 days ago

Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information, patient identification and registration in the medical record, including appropriate level of care....

HUC- Health Unit Coordinator

  • West Allis, WI (9 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Allis, WI (9 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information, patient identification and registration in the medical record, including appropriate level of care....

Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement Specialist

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Department: 38145 AMG Corporate - Physician Recruitment and Marketing Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm...

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Health Unit Coordinator

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Details Department: Ortho Neuro Unit / Med Surg 7E Schedule: Part Time (0.5FTE) / Evening Shift / Schedule: Week 1: Two eight hour shifts 3:00pm-11:30pm; Week 2: Three eight hour shifts...

Cancer Center Patient Coordinator

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON - SITE. FTE: 1.000000 Shift: Shift 1 Job Summary: As a collaborative member of the...

Medical Services Coordinator

  • Glendale, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Glendale, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it...

Health Unit Coordinator - Weekends

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 4 days ago

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Patient Care Technician/Health Unit Coordinator

  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI (15 miles from Waukesha, WI)
  • 4 days ago

Details Department: Behavioral Health Schedule: 3rd Shift Hospital: St. Francis Hospital Location: 3237 S 16th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53215-4526 Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health...

Demographic Data for Waukesha, WI

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Salary for Healthcare Specialist Jobs in Waukesha, WI

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Healthcare Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Healthcare Specialists in Waukesha, WI 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 Waukesha, WI
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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