Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in South Dakota

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 Specialist I Admissions

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 14 hours ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 14 hours ago

As a Patient Access Specialist I, you are responsible for the integrity of all front-end patient access and registration functions including support of excellent patient care and seamless revenue cycle...

Patient Access Specialist - RC

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 1 day ago

The Patient Access Specialist position at LifeScape serves as the primary contact for all patients requesting services within our Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic - Rise Custom Solutions, in Rapid City...

Patient Access Representative Float Pool 32hrs/week

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Join our Sanford Patient Access Family and Grow the Good!...

Patient Access Representative OBGYN 16hrs/week

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago

Summary Join our Sanford Patient Access Family and Grow the Good!...

Patient Access Specialist I Family Medicine Residency

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 3 days ago

As a Patient Access Specialist I, you are responsible for the integrity of all front-end patient access and registration functions including support of excellent patient care and seamless revenue cycle...

Patient Access Representative Edith Sanford Breast Center 40hrs/week

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 3 days ago

As a Patient Access Representative, your primary responsibility will be providing extraordinary customer service to patients with every interaction....

Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Salary Range: $18.50 - $29.00 Union Position: No Department Details This position will support the Patient Access teams in Surgical...

Patient Services Representative - Dawley Farm

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 4 days ago

. + Responsible for insurance verifications, authorizations and getting consent and waiver forms signed as appropriate. + Responsible for scanning all pertinent information into the patients record....

Patient Access Specialist I Clinic

  • Spearfish, SD
  • 10 days ago
  • Spearfish, SD
  • 10 days ago

As a Patient Access Specialist I, you are responsible for the integrity of all front-end patient access and registration functions including support of excellent patient care and seamless revenue cycle...

Patient Services Representative (PSR) Family Physician

  • Barnard, SD
  • 10 days ago
  • Barnard, SD
  • 10 days ago

Responsible for insurance verifications, authorizations and getting consent and waiver forms signed as appropriate. Responsible for scanning all pertinent information into the patients record....

Patient Access Specialist Clinic

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 11 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 11 days ago

As a Patient Access Specialist I, you are responsible for the integrity of all front-end patient access and registration functions including support of excellent patient care and seamless revenue cycle...

Patient Access Specialist I Emergency Department

  • Spearfish, SD
  • 15 days ago
  • Spearfish, SD
  • 15 days ago

As a Patient Access Specialist I, you are responsible for the integrity of all front-end patient access and registration functions including support of excellent patient care and seamless revenue cycle...

Patient Access Representative Family Medicine and Pediatrics 40hrs/week

  • Harrisburg, SD
  • 15 days ago
  • Harrisburg, SD
  • 15 days ago

Hours vary Monday through Friday between 6:45am and 5:00pm Summary Join our Sanford Patient Access Family and Grow the Good!...

Patient Access Specialist I

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 17 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 17 days ago

As a Patient Access Specialist I, you are responsible for the integrity of all front-end patient access and registration functions including support of excellent patient care and seamless revenue cycle...

Patient Access Representative Float PRN

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 22 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 22 days ago

Hours are daytime Monday through Friday between 7:30am-5:00pm **Job Summary** Join our Sanford Patient Access Family and Grow the Good!...

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in South Dakota

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 Dakota 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 Dakota
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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