Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Nevada

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 Services Representative

  • Reno, NV
  • 3 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 3 days ago

Do you have a passion for people? Love interacting with and guiding patients? Like the hustle and bustle of a busy clinic? Join ROC as a Patient Services Representative! This position will remain...

Clinical Administrative Coordinator - Remote in Multiple Locations

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago

UnitedHealth Group Clinical Administrative Coordinator - Remote in Multiple Locations in Las Vegas , Nevada Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions...

Remote Work

POSITION: Patient Access Representative - Incentivized Career Ladder REQ #: patient access 1 SCHEDULE : Full time; Shifts Vary; 40 hours/week LOCATION: Reno, NV SALARY: Will discuss with applicant....

Medical Office Specialist - Cardiology

  • Sparks, NV
  • 3 days ago
  • Sparks, NV
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities ABOUT NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL GROUP Northern Nevada Medical Group, part of Northern Nevada Health System, offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services for the entire...

Clinical Administrative Coordinator Home Health - Las Vegas, NV

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 3 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 3 days ago

Optum NV is seeking a Clinical Administrative Coordinator Home Health to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and...

Patient Service Representative Float Pool

  • Carson City, NV
  • 4 days ago
  • Carson City, NV
  • 4 days ago

Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction....

Patient Service Representative

  • Henderson, NV
  • 6 days ago
  • Henderson, NV
  • 6 days ago

Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction....

Referral Clerk (Medical)

  • Nellis AFB, NV
  • 8 days ago
  • Nellis AFB, NV
  • 8 days ago

Overview ERP International is seeking a full-time Referral Clerk to support the Referral Management Center at the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center, Nellis AFB, NV. ( Apply online today and...

Patient Access Specialist (PRN)

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10 days ago

registration and insurance verification experience in a health care setting, required; 2 years preferred Emergency Department registration experience, strongly preferred Knowledge of various insurance...

Patient Access Specialist

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10 days ago

Performs patient registration, pre-visit, insurance verification, scheduling, arrival desk and/or departure desk activities....

Medical Records Clerk

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 10 days ago

SUMMARY: As a Radiology Medical Records Clerk, your responsibilities will include collecting, organizing, and accurately storing patient data, ensuring all medical release items are accurate and...

Patient Access Specialist (FT Swing)

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 12 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 12 days ago

registration and insurance verification experience in a health care setting, required; 2 years preferred Emergency Department registration experience, strongly preferred Knowledge of various insurance...

Patient Access Representative

  • Reno, NV
  • 13 days ago
  • Reno, NV
  • 13 days ago

This position ensures reimbursement for services rendered through verification of insurance eligibility/benefits, obtaining insurance authorization within required time frame, identification and collection...

Medical Office Clerk

  • Nellis AFB, NV
  • 15 days ago
  • Nellis AFB, NV
  • 15 days ago

Overview ERP International is seeking Medical Office Clerks for full-time positions, in support of various departments and clinics at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center (, Nellis AFB, NV....

Clinical Administrative Coordinator

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 16 days ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 16 days ago

This is a full-time position Saturday - Tuesday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 10-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 6:00am - 5:00pm. It may...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Nevada

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

Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in Nevada 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 Nevada
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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