Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Iowa

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 Representative - Emergency Department - Full Time

  • Mason City, IA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 5 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: The Patient Access Representative greets patients/family members and obtains and/or verifies demographic, clinical,...

Patient Services Representative - Behavioral Health

  • Larchwood, IA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Larchwood, IA
  • 6 hours ago

Location: Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay...

Patient Services Representative - Ear Nose Throat

  • Larchwood, IA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Larchwood, IA
  • 6 hours ago

Location: Avera Medical Group Ear Nose Throat-Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual...

Patient Access Representative - Full Time

  • Algona, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Algona, IA
  • 2 days ago

Patient Access Representative Full Time-72 hours per pay period Float w/ varying shifts including weekends & holidays Kossuth Regional Health Center is seeking a Patient Access Representative to join...

Patient Access Representative -Overnights

  • Cherokee, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cherokee, IA
  • 2 days ago

Patient Access Representative - Admitting Reports to: Patient Access Manager POSITION SUMMARY: Provide great customer service with a friendly, helpful disposition for all people entering Cherokee Regional...

Patient Services Representative - Spirit Lake

  • Spirit Lake, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Spirit Lake, IA
  • 4 days ago

Location: Lakes-Avera Medical Group Spirit Lake Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this...

Clinic Patient Service Representative PRN

  • Saint Ansgar, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Ansgar, IA
  • 6 days ago

Who We Are: Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a...

Patient Services Representative - PRN (As Needed)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 9 days ago

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a Patient Services Representative (PSR) - (PRN-as needed) who provides support...

Patient Services Representative - PRN (As Needed) Des Moines University

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 9 days ago

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a Patient Services Representative (PSR) - (PRN-as needed) who provides support...

Patient Service Representative

  • Coralville, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 11 days ago

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

Patient Access Representative

  • Elkader, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Elkader, IA
  • 12 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Provides patient focused customer service. Performs outpatient & / or inpatient registration & insurance verification functions; collects patient...

1st/2nd/3rd Shift Patient Access Representative

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 14 days ago

Looking for candidates with Emergency room experience, EPIC experience, and/or patient access experience....

Patient Access Representative

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 14 days ago

Looking for candidates with Emergency room experience, EPIC experience, and/or patient access experience....

Patient Access Representative

  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Sioux Center, IA
  • 14 days ago

Summary The Patient Access Representative is responsible for greeting incoming patients and visitors, performing all patient registration duties including entering pertinent patient information, explaining...

Patient Access Representative

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 17 days ago

How you'll contribute As Patient Access Specialist, you will perform receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions....

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Iowa

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

Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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