Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

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

  • Somerville, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Somerville, MA
  • 3 hours ago

Position Overview: This position assists incoming callers with requests and provides great customer service. An upbeat, patient-centered attitude is a must! Our employees must, at all times,...

Medical Secretary - Blackstone Valley Voc, 10 hours, Days

  • Milford, MA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Milford, MA
  • 6 hours ago

Registers patients for each patient visit, utilizing computer-based patient registration/scheduling system. Obtains all necessary paperwork from each patient during the registration process....

Medical Secretary, Emergency Department 37.5 hours, Evenings

  • Milford, MA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Milford, MA
  • 6 hours ago

Registers patients for each patient visit, utilizing computer-based patient registration/scheduling system. Obtains all necessary paperwork from each patient during the registration process....

Medical Secretary - 32 hour, varied shifts

  • Milford, MA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Milford, MA
  • 6 hours ago

Registers patients for each patient visit, utilizing computer-based patient registration/scheduling system. Obtains all necessary paperwork from each patient during the registration process....

Patient Access Representative

  • Plymouth, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Plymouth, MA
  • 7 hours ago

PATIENT ACCESS REPRESENTATIVE Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities : Responsible for the accurate intake of patient demographics; obtaining reimbursable diagnosis/reason for service; verifying insurances...

Patient Access Representative, up to $1,000 for Sign-on Bonus

  • Lawrence, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Lawrence, MA
  • 9 hours ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Perform accurate registration and insurance verification, ensuring collection of all critical data elements necessary for proper patient identification for registration...

Medical Secretary

  • Newburyport, MA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Newburyport, MA
  • 23 hours ago

M-F 8:30AM-5PM Busy Primary Care practice Medical Secretary will be administrative, scheduling appointments, insurance verifications, working the phones, prior authorizations COVID Vaccines + Booster...

Medical Administrative Assistant III

  • Lexington, MA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Lexington, MA
  • 23 hours ago

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems...

Patient Access Representative II (CNA) - ICU/CCU - Per Diem

  • Everett, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Everett, MA
  • 3 days ago

Patient Access Representative II (CNA) - ICU/CCU - Per Diem **Requisition Number:** 9921 **Location:** CHA Everett Hospital **Work Days:** as needed **Category:** **Department:** ICU CCU Everett **Job...

Patient Access Representative II - ICU/CCU - Per Diem

  • Everett, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Everett, MA
  • 3 days ago

Patient Access Representative II - ICU/CCU - Per Diem Cambridge Health Alliance - 3.8 Everett, MA Job Details Per diem Estimated: $38.6K - $56.4K a year 23 hours ago Qualifications BLS Certification...

Clinical Administrative Coordinator - New England Eye Center - Cambridge

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 3 days ago

Assists with revenue cycle clearance, including registration accuracy, referral management and insurance verification. Collects copayments....

Patient Access Representative II - Nights

  • Worcester, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 3 days ago

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

Patient Access Representative, 40-hours, Day shift, Radiology Scheduling

  • Charlestown, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlestown, MA
  • 3 days ago

Identifies and communicates to Patient Access management issues that may impact the timeliness and accuracy of patient appointments and subsequent patient care....

Patient Service Representative

  • Greenfield, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenfield, MA
  • 3 days ago

Overview Baystate Dental is looking for a Patient Service Representative in Greenfield, MA, to join our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating...

Patient Service Representative

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives. Develop and implement administrative infrastructure for a physician practice, and...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in Massachusetts 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
14.2%
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 Massachusetts
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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