Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in South Carolina

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

  • Williamston, SC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Williamston, SC
  • 6 hours ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Clemson Eye, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is a growing, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice. Our focus is on excellence in patient care and creating...

Patient Access Representative - Enterprise Scheduling

  • Florence, SC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Florence, SC
  • 7 hours ago

Supports the Patient Access Supervisor with special projects as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned....

Patient Service Representative

  • Clinton, SC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Clinton, SC
  • 7 hours ago

Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Patient Service Representative (PSR) represents Carolina Health Centers and the assigned practice site in a professional manner and serves as the first point of...

Patient Access Specialist, PT, Nights

  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 hours ago

Information obtained through insurance verification must always be documented in the system....

Patient Services Representative

  • West Columbia, SC
  • 7 hours ago
  • West Columbia, SC
  • 7 hours ago

Responsible for complete and accurate patient registration, pre-certification, charge capture and accurately coding diagnoses given by physicians....

Patient Service Representative-Physician Office-Palmetto Pulmonary

  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 day ago

This position will receive and process patient referral, patient registration, verifying demographics, obtaining insurance cards and identification, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently...

Patient Access Specialist

  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

Access, or at least 6 months of medical related work experience is required....

Patient Access Representative - PRN

  • Camden, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Camden, SC
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Summary Processes patient preadmission and admission demographic and insurance data; enters information in the hospital computer system; maintains quality control for each...

Patient Access Representative I

  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Orangeburg, SC
  • 1 day ago

verification functions using proper resources provided by MUSC....

Patient Access Representative (MCP)

  • Camden, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Camden, SC
  • 1 day ago

Duties to include scheduling, patient registration, telephone triage, medical records, billing, and collections....

Patient Access Representative I (Outpatient Registration)

  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

Under general supervision and reporting to the Patient Access Services Supervisor, the Patient Access Services Representative provides high level customer service while facilitating accurate and timely...

Patient Access Representative I- Advanced Imaging Support Services

  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 1 day ago

Works closely with Patient Access and Financial Counselor to ensure that insurance authorizations are completed. Clear exams off the advanced imaging schedule if authorizations are not obtained....

Downtown Charleston Patient Access Representative (Inpatient)

  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 1 day ago

(MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC002306 CHSCorp - Hospital Admissions Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-20 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Patient...

Patient Access Representative at Health East Cooper in Mt. Pleasant

  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 1 day ago

Access, or at least 6 months of medical related work experience is required....

Patient Services Representative, Neurology, FT, Days

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for complete and accurate patient registration, pre-certification, charge capture and accurately coding diagnoses given by physicians....

Demographic Data for South Carolina

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in South Carolina

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

Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
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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