Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Texas

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 II

  • Mansfield, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mansfield, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Knowledge of all tasks performed in the various Patient Access Service areas is necessary to provide optimum internal and external customer satisfaction and provide the opportunity for accurate reimbursement...

Medical Records Clerk

  • Red Oak, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Red Oak, TX
  • 9 hours ago

TOPS Specialty Surgical Hospital in Houston, TX is looking for a Medical Records Clerk to join our wonderful team. The individual hired will be responsible for creating new medical records and...

Patient Access Representative II - Physical Therapy

  • Bryan, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bryan, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Patient Access representatives also must employ proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service....

Patient Access Representative II - St. Joseph Outpatient

  • Bryan, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bryan, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Patient Access representatives also must employ proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service....

Patient Access Representative II - PRN

  • Bryan, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bryan, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Patient Access representatives also must employ proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service....

Medical Office Specialist

  • Frisco, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 10 hours ago

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

Patient Access Representative - Admitting

  • Tyler, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 13 hours ago

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

Senior Patient Services Representative- Cancer Center (Cypress)

  • Cypress, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Cypress, TX
  • 15 hours ago

Communicates to resolve patient access and quality service matters....

Patient Access Representative I, II - Bellaire Station - 2500017R

  • Houston, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 18 hours ago

UTHealth Houston is hiring a Patient Access Representative to join their team of professionals at the UT Physicians Bellaire Station location....

Medical Records Clerk

  • San Juan, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Juan, TX
  • 19 hours ago

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Medical Office Specialist

  • Brownsville, TX
  • 19 hours ago
  • Brownsville, TX
  • 19 hours ago

verification and billing processes - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the office space Experience: - Previous experience working in medical office setting is preferred - Proficiency in using...

Patient Service Representative

  • Sherman, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Sherman, TX
  • 20 hours ago

Full-time front desk patient representative needed to cover alternating shifts Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm or Monday-Thursday 1:00pm-8:00pm. Flexibility to cover any shifts during the week (M-F...

Patient Access Representative

  • Lewisville, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lewisville, TX
  • 20 hours ago

Touchstone Medical Imaging is seeking Patient Access Representatives for our location in Lewisville, TX....

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Patient Access Representative II - PT Rotating Days

  • Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 20 hours ago

Patient Access representatives also must employ proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service....

Medical Records Clerk

  • Houston, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 23 hours ago

Memorial Hermann Texas International Endoscopy Center in Houston, TX is looking for a Medical Records Clerk to join our wonderful team. The individual hired will be responsible for creating new...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Texas

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

Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in Texas 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 Texas
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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