Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Richardson, TX

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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Finance Coordinator - Medical Office Specialist

  • Wylie, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Wylie, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 9 hours ago

Description Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start...

Patient Access Representative - Student Health and Priority Care

  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 20 hours ago

Patient Access Representative - Student Health and Priority Care University of North Texas at Dallas, United States about 17 hours ago Location: Dallas, TEXAS Deadline: ; Title: Patient Access Representative...

Patient Service Representative

  • Frisco, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Insurance Authorizations and Verification Ability to Handle Heavy Patient Volume Strong Customer Service, Communication and Computer Skills Ability to Multi-Task Medical Terminology Knowledge Medical...

Patient Service Representative (Part Time)

  • Flower Mound, TX (22 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Flower Mound, TX (22 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Authorizations and Insurance Verification preferred Ability to Handle Heavy Patient Volume Strong Customer Service and Computer Skills Ability to Multi-Task About Us: Touchstone Medical Imaging, LLC...

Patient Access Representative, (Full-Time)

  • Addison, TX (5 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Addison, TX (5 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Completes patient registration activities, performs clerical, and reception duties as assigned....

Patient Access Representative PRN Rotating

  • Sunnyvale, TX (15 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, TX (15 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Access Representative to be responsible for duties in support of departmental efficiencies which may include: greeting customers following standards of care, providing world-class customer service,...

Medical Office Specialist

  • Frisco, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (16 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Insurance verification and verification of patient demographics. Filing and retrieving medical records/files. Copying and faxing duties....

Patient Services Representative

  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a friendly, professional, and customer-focused Patient Services Representative to join our team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for patients, families, and...

Medical Office Specialist PRN - Frisco TX

  • Richardson, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Richardson, TX
  • 5 days ago

What you will do in this role: You will manage all front office functions including patient relations, check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones You will manage filing...

Medical Office Specialist PRN - Frisco TX

  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 5 days ago

What you will do in this role: You will manage all front office functions including patient relations, check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones You will manage filing...

Patient Service Representative (PRN)

  • Lewisville, TX (22 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (22 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Authorizations and Insurance Verification preferred Ability to Handle Heavy Patient Volume Strong Customer Service and Computer Skills Ability to Multi-Task About Us: Touchstone Medical Imaging, LLC...

Patient Services Representative

  • Plano, TX (6 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Plano, TX (6 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 6 days ago

satisfaction and to the ultimate success of the clinic....

Associate Clinical Administrative Coordinator - National Remote

  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (12 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 7 days ago

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Patient Service Representative

  • Richardson, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • Richardson, TX
  • 9 days ago

Hours of Work : 40 Days Of Week : 5 Work Shift : Job Description : JOB TITLE: PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE DEPARTMENT: PATIENT CARE FACILITY SUPERVISION RECEIVED: REPORTS DIRECTLY TO OFFICE MANAGER...

Medical Office Specialist -McKinney TX

  • Coppell, TX (14 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Coppell, TX (14 miles from Richardson, TX)
  • 9 days ago

satisfaction....

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Richardson, TX

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in Richardson, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.1%
High School or GED
18.4%
Associate's Degree
17.7%
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 Richardson, TX
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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