Healthcare Employment Trends & Highest-Paid Jobs, With Salaries
For the first time in history, healthcare companies are competing for talent across the nation rather than just locally, which means employers are under more pressure to increase salaries, provide greater flexibility, and offer more benefits.
Read through the below healthcare employment trends from our 2023 Workforce Planning & Salary Guide to understand what employees value most — plus learn the highest paid healthcare jobs by average national salaries.
Highest-Paid Healthcare Jobs, with Salaries
| Role | National Avg. Salary |
| Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS) | $104,000 |
| Practice Manager | $97,097 |
| Health Information Management Director | $91,340 |
| Mental Health Case Manager | $89,262 |
| Case Manager | $89,225 |
| Department Manager | $82,911 |
| Clinical Lead | $82,798 |
| Revenue Cycle Analyst | $82,103 |
| Long-Term Care Administrator | $64,177 |
| Financial Counselor | $61,617 |
| Behavioral Health Crisis Specialist | $58,718 |
| ProFee Coder | $56,853 |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | $56,247 |
| Denials Management | $53,697 |
| Insurance & Accounts Receivable Coordinator | $53,697 |
| Medical Billing & Collections Specialist | $53,697 |
| Utilization Review Specialist | $50,407 |
| Credentialing | $46,019 |
| Medical Scheduler | $45,760 |
| Patient Enrollment | $43,910 |
| Authorization Coordinator | $42,766 |
| Patient Access Specialist | $42,408 |
| Medical Coding Team Lead | $42,106 |
| Payment Collector | $40,636 |
| Medical Administrator | $40,390 |
| Customer Service Specialist | $39,938 |
| Medical Receptionist | $39,809 |
| Medical Assistant | $39,673 |
| Medical Records | $39,668 |
| Medical Clerk | $39,289 |
| Call Center Agent | $31,808 |
Remote healthcare jobs are on the rise
Thanks to HIPAA-compliant telehealth tools, patient portals, and remote patient monitoring technologies, many appointments and programs are now virtual.
While most physicians, physician associates, and nurses are still required to work in hospitals and clinics, many non-clinical roles involving customer service, utilization review, billing and collections, medical coding, and case management are increasingly taking place online.
Heading into 2023, 17% of the 16 million employees working in healthcare will have jobs that allow for telecommuting.
Non-clinical healthcare workers support patient care behind the scenes and are critical to ensuring efficient and effective healthcare systems.
Additionally, since sensitive data must be encrypted and kept secure at all times, healthcare technology security roles are also in high demand.
Mental health awareness has increased demand for professionals
The stigma behind mental illnesses has drastically reduced over the years, making this area of healthcare a priority for many.
A focus on mental healthcare, in addition to physical well-being, has led to an influx of depression and anxiety patients, particularly since the onset of the pandemic.
Because more people are taking their mental health needs seriously, there has been an increased demand for mental health professionals across the spectrum, including psychiatrists, mental health nurse practitioners, therapists, counselors, clinical social workers, peer specialists, behavioral health technicians, and residential care specialists.
“There has been massive growth in telehealth, especially within the mental health arena, where we are seeing new roles and job opportunities emerge.”
Kelly Gorham, President of Healthcare, Addison Group
Healthcare professionals pursue growth opportunities
Many healthcare professionals are required to participate in continuing education throughout their careers, especially with all the new protocols and technologies introduced to the world year after year.
Employers that offer tuition reimbursement for courses and certifications appeal to candidates who are passionate about their vocations to help others.
Healthcare providers and technicians have the power to treat patients more safely and efficiently when they stay up to date with changes in medical knowledge and technologies.
Thorough training also allows healthcare professionals to improve their skills when it comes to treating new conditions, identifying symptoms, and confirming accurate diagnoses.
Continuing education opportunities are extremely appealing to job candidates who will be required to enroll to maintain their licenses.
This article feature trends from Addison Group’s 2023 Workforce Planning & Salary Guide.
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