Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Plantation, FL

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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Patient Access Specialist (On-Site) (H)

  • Deerfield Beach, FL (12 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield Beach, FL (12 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 1 day ago

The department of Patient Access has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Specialist to work onsite in Deerfield Beach....

Patient Access Representative - 995730

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Primary Purpose: Performs functions related to front desk operations such as patient registration, payment receipt and accounting, and provides customer service within established quality assurance,...

Patient Access Specialist-Patient Access-Pool-Evenings-BHIP #21619

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 2 days ago

Enhances the hospital's public image by direct efforts towards increasing patient satisfaction....

Patient Access Specialist-Patient Access-Pool-Evenings-BHIP #21621

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Enhances the hospital's public image by direct efforts towards increasing patient satisfaction....

Patient Access Representative 1 (On-Site) (H)

  • Plantation, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Plantation, FL
  • 4 days ago

The Patient Access department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Representative 1 to work on-site in Plantation....

Patient Access Specialist-Patient Access-FT-Evenings-BHC #21615

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Enhances the hospital's public image by direct efforts towards increasing patient satisfaction....

Medical Office Specialist

  • Coral Springs, FL (10 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Coral Springs, FL (10 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Description Bilingual highly preferred- English and Spanish/ Creole or Portuguese* Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for...

Patient Access Specialist

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Enhances the hospital's public image by direct efforts towards increasing patient satisfaction....

Medical Billing Clerk

  • Miramar, FL (10 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Miramar, FL (10 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 7 days ago

This is a Part-Time Position 25 hours per week Hourly Rate: $18.00 Location: In Person (not remote or hybrid) SUMMARY: The Medical Billing Clerk will be responsible for accurately and efficiently...

Patient Access Representative 2, Remote, Full Time

  • Plantation, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Plantation, FL
  • 8 days ago

The Patient Access Representative 1 (U) projects a professional and welcoming demeanor and welcomes visitors (i.e., vendors, customers, patients, staff, students etc.) to the department by promptly...

Remote Work

Patient Access Representative AVENTURA

  • Aventura, FL (14 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Aventura, FL (14 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Assisting to maintain the Patient Access monthly audit goal of 100%....

Patient Access Representative I-Delray

  • Delray Beach, FL (22 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Delray Beach, FL (22 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 8 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $39k - $54k Per Year Patient Access Representative I-Delray Health Care District of Palm...

Medical Secretary-Front Desk

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 13 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $38k - $48k Per Year Medical Secretary-Front Desk Segall Foot And Ankle Inc...

Patient Access Representative II

  • Boca Raton, FL (15 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (15 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 13 days ago

Patient Access representatives also must employ proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service....

Centralized Patient Access Representative III

  • Sunrise, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Sunrise, FL (3 miles from Plantation, FL)
  • 29 days ago

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Position Summary The Centralized Patient Access Representative III (CPAR-III) is responsible for assisting new and existing patients with...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Plantation, FL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHealthcareAdministration research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in Plantation, FL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.1%
High School or GED
18.3%
Associate's Degree
17.7%
Master's Degree
14.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.1%
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 Plantation, FL
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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