Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in San Leandro, CA

A Healthcare Administrative Assistant is a vital member of health care administration, providing crucial support to healthcare management teams. Their tasks entail organizing medical records, scheduling appointments, managing patient admissions and discharges, and assisting with billing. They also act as a liaison between the administration, the medical staff, and the patients by handling correspondence, answering queries, and providing information. Being the front line of communication, they must ensure efficient and effective administrative operations within a healthcare setting.

Important skills for a Healthcare Administrative Assistant include strong communication, ability to multitask, proficiency in computer and office equipment, and knowledge of medical terminologies. They should also present excellent organizational and customer service skills. A certification like the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) from the National Healthcareer Association can be beneficial. Typically, individuals might start their careers in roles like a Medical Receptionist or Medical Secretary, Health Information Technician, or even a General Administrative Assistant, before advancing to a Healthcare Administrative Assistant position.

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Medical Records Clerk

  • Pinole, CA (20 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Pinole, CA (20 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Overview Come join a dynamic care team at LifeLong Medical Care. We are looking for a Medical Records Clerk at our Pinole and Rodeo Health Centers. The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for...

Patient Services Representative-Ambulatory - Ambulatory Specialty Call Center

  • San Leandro, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Specially trained to perform the patient registration and less complex enrollment of eligible patients into various financial assistance programs....

Patient Access Representative II, Physical Therapy

  • San Mateo, CA (13 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (13 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Position Overview: Serves as the face to face point of contact for patients. This job...

Patient Service Representative II, Pain Management

  • Mountain View, CA (21 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (21 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

Medical Reception and Eligibility Supervisor

  • Union City, CA (10 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Union City, CA (10 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Maintains the sites staffing schedule to ensure adequate coverage, including evening and Saturday clinics, to support patient access and operational efficiency....

Patient Services Representative, Outpatient Clinic, Full Time, Benefited, Days, 8hours, 1.0fte

  • Oakland, CA (5 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (5 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

Specially trained to perform the patient registration and less complex enrollment of eligible patients into various financial assistance programs....

Patient Services Representative

  • San Ramon, CA (9 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (9 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 3 days ago

In general, the Patient Services Representative is responsible for: Maintain patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal financial and insurance information Optimize patients' satisfaction...

Medical Secretary

  • Mountain View, CA (21 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (21 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional looking to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment? We're seeking an Unit Secretary to join our team in Mountain View. In this role,...

Medical Office Specialist - Health Information Management (Departmental Promotional Only)

  • San Mateo, CA (13 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (13 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 7 days ago

San Mateo County Health - San Mateo Medical Center is seeking an Medical Office Specialist (MOS) for Health Information Management (HIM), to provide difficult, technical, complex, or specialized...

Appointment Clerk/Medical Receptionist

  • Union City, CA (10 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Union City, CA (10 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Under the direction of the Medical Reception Supervisors, the Appointment Clerk/Medical Receptionist performs a variety of tasks for the agency in as much as it is the first contact via telephone...

Medical Records Clerk (bilingual)

  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (14 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 9 days ago

The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San...

Medical Clerk - [2 POSITIONS - DAY SHIFT (1) & NIGHT SHIFT (1)]

  • San Leandro, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA
  • 9 days ago

Summary SUMMARY: Under general supervision, to do medical clerical work of a difficult and specialized nature; and to do related work as required. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The...

Patient Services Representative II - Float Pool

  • San Carlos, CA (16 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Carlos, CA (16 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 9 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

Patient Services Representative, Home Infusion Pharmacy

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 13 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay Position Overview: Maintains appropriate levels of patient and nursing supplies and...

Patient Services Representative II, Pediatrics

  • Mountain View, CA (21 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (21 miles from San Leandro, CA)
  • 13 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in San Leandro, CA

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in San Leandro, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.1%
High School or GED
18.4%
Associate's Degree
17.7%
Master's Degree
14.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.2%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Administrative Assistants in San Leandro, CA
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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