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

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 10 hours ago

well as in person and provide exceptional customer service through scheduling, registration, insurance verification, collection of payments and investigation of patient billing discrepancies....

Patient Service Representative

  • Clive, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Clive, IA
  • 1 day ago

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

Patient Access Representative

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

Windom, MN Healthcare Patient Access Representative Patient Access Representative Windom Area Health Spirit Lake, IA Posted/Updated: 2 days ago Job Description Patient Access Representative Are you...

Patient Access Representative

  • Spirit Lake, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Spirit Lake, IA
  • 5 days ago

Lake Regional Healthcare is currently seeking a Patient Access Representative to deliver the best possible service promoting the aide in LRH's Admitting Team and LRH....

Patient Access Specialist - Integrated Call Center

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 6 days ago

The Patient Access Specialist position will perform work within the Integrated Call Center, part of the UI Patient Access Center....

Patient Access Representative III - Physical Therapy

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 6 days ago

Greeting customers following Conifer Standards of Care, provides world-class customer service, completes full patient registration at date of service adheres to financial & cash control policies & procedures...

Patient Access Representative II - Sun-Tues 7p-7a

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 6 days ago

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

Senior Patient Access Representative - Centerville 1st Shift

  • Centerville, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Centerville, IA
  • 6 days ago

Understands the basics of coding diagnoses and procedures as required for insurance authorizations and Medicare compliance....

Administrative Assistant / Medical Staff Coordinator FT Elkader

  • Elkader, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Elkader, IA
  • 9 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctors visit or a place to go when youre in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based...

Patient Access Representative I - MAIN - 3rd Shift FT

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago

Understands the basics of coding diagnoses and procedures as required for insurance authorizations and Medicare compliance....

Patient Registration Clerk

  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 13 days ago

Completes registration interviews with patients including insurance verification Performs Point of Service Collections by requesting estimated liabilities, copays, and deposits....

Patient Access Representative I - Main 1st Shift

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 days ago

Understands the basics of coding diagnoses and procedures as required for insurance authorizations and Medicare compliance....

Patient Access Representative

  • Perry, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Perry, IA
  • 16 days ago

Patient Access Professionally represents Dallas County Hospital to all patients, visitors in person, and phone calls....

Patient Services Representative

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 22 days ago

AREA SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL / ASAC Patient Services Representative in Dubuque , Iowa : Join ASAC as a Patient Services Representative and make a difference in the lives of our patients! Now...

Experienced Patient Access Representative III

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 26 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 26 days ago

Greeting customers following Conifer Standards of Care, provides world-class customer service, completes full patient registration at date of service adheres to financial & cash control policies & procedures...

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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
31.0%
High School or GED
18.5%
Associate's Degree
17.6%
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 Iowa
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%