Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in San Antonio, 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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Patient Access Specialist - PRN Day shift

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Basic Qualifications High School Diploma or GED, required 2 years of patient registration and insurance verification experience in a health care setting, preferred Emergency Department registration...

Patient Service Representative for Havit Legacy Oaks

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 20 hours ago

$500 Sign On Bonus Medical office position responsible for front office processes in the physician practice ... Qualifications: Full Time

Patient Service Representative for Acacia OBGYN Med Center

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago

$500 Sign On Bonus Summary Medical office position responsible for front office processes in the physician practice ...Full Time

Patient Service Representative PRN for South Texas Urogynocology

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 3 days ago

Summary Medical office position responsible for front office processes in the physician practice ...PRN

Patient Access Representative - Admitting - PRN

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago

Patient Access has numerous procedural requirements including data elements, insurance verification, authorization for services, and collections for all patient portions including prior balances....

Patient Service Representative for Havit Legacy Oaks

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago

$500 Sign On Bonus Summary Medical office position responsible for front office processes in the physician practice ...Full Time

Medical Office Specialist

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 8 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

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 9 days ago

Full Time 5800 Farinon Drive Clerical Day Shift POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The Patient Service Representative is responsible to communicate calmly, effectively and professionally with...

Patient Service Representative for Medfirst Alamo Heights

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 9 days ago

$500 Sign On Bonus Summary: A non-exempt medical office position responsible for front office processes in the physician practice. ...Full Time

Patient Access Specialist - PT Night shift

  • Selma, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Selma, TX (16 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 13 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 - Santa Rosa Primary Academic Med

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 15 days ago

Patient Access has numerous procedural requirements including data elements, insurance verification, authorization for services, and collections for all patient portions including prior balances....

Patient Access Specialist - PT Night shift

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 15 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...

Part Time Clinical Administrative Coordinator - Remote in San Antonio, TX

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 20 days ago

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for...

Remote Work

Patient Access Specialist - PRN Night shift

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 20 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 Services Representative-Intermediate

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 20 days ago

Under general supervision, responsible for providing customer service to patients by scheduling appointments, performing check-in and check-out procedures, verifying insurance benefits, obtaining...

Demographic Data for San Antonio, TX

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in San Antonio, TX

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

Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, 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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