Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Elgin, IL

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-Huntley Full-time Nights

  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Huntley, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Huntley, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Description The Patient Access Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant...

In Person Full Time

Patient Service Representative-Gastroenterology Full Time Days

  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Confirms and updates patient identification and demographic/insurance information. Completes patient registration as needed. Obtains patient consents/authorizations....

In Person Full Time

Patient Service Representative-Immediate Care Center McHenry Part Time Days

  • Northwestern Medicine
  • McHenry, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • McHenry, IL (23 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Confirms and updates patient identification and demographic/insurance information. Completes patient registration as needed. Obtains patient consents/authorizations....

In Person Part Time

Patient Access Specialist Full-Time Days

  • Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Description Patient Access Specialist Full-Time Days Shift: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm The Patient Access Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics...

In Person Full Time

Patient Access Specialist-Medical Imaging Huntley Hospital Part-time Evenings

  • Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
  • Huntley, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Huntley, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Description The Patient Access Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant...

In Person Part Time

Patient Access Specialist-Emergency Department Huntley Hospital Part-time Evenings

  • Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
  • Huntley, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Huntley, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Description The Patient Access Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant...

In Person Part Time

Patient Access Specialist-Woodstock Hospital Part-time Evenings

  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Woodstock, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodstock, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description The Patient Access Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant...

In Person Part Time

Patient Service Representative

  • Aurora Healthcare
  • West Dundee, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Dundee, IL (7 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Major Responsibilities: Patient Services: Provides efficient, high-quality service to patients who arrive for appointments or who telephone or visit in person to request appointments or...

In Person

Patient Access Specialist Pediatrics

  • Ascension Health
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

How you'll make an impact in this role Manages patient registration and documentation, including greeting, check-in/out, and demographic/insurance verification....

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Rehab Patient Access Specialist-Part Time Rotating Shift

  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (24 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago

. ** The Rehabilitation Patient Access Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all...

In Person

Patient Service Representative

  • Forefront Dermatology
  • Wheaton, IL (12 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (12 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Patient Service Representative in our Wheaton, IL clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a fast-paced...

In Person

Patient Access Specialist Part-Time Days

  • Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
  • Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (21 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Description Patient Access Specialist Part-Time Days Shift: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Patient Access Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics...

In Person Part Time

Patient Access Representative I

  • 2000 Edward Elmhurst Healthcare
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Wed, Fri: 6:30 AM- 7:00 PM Required Travel: No A Brief Overview: The Patient Access Representative I is responsible for efficiently and accurately processing patient registrations, scheduling appointments...

In Person

Patient Access Representative Lead-Main Hospital Naperville

  • 2000 Edward Elmhurst Healthcare
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Perform and assist with advanced patient registration tasks, including handling complex patient registration scenarios....

In Person

Patient Service Representative

  • Rush Copley Medical Center
  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (15 miles from Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Practice patient service representative proactively ensures an exceptional experience for patients when greeting, checking in, and checking out during their appointment; answers incoming phone...

In Person

Demographic Data for Elgin, IL

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Elgin, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in Elgin, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
18.3%
High School or GED
17.4%
Master's Degree
14.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.2%
Some College
2.0%
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 Elgin, IL
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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