Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in West Virginia

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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Medical Administrative Assistant

  • Flemington, WV
  • 2 days ago
  • Flemington, WV
  • 2 days ago

At Grafton City Hospital, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services with compassion, integrity, stability, vision, and innovation. Since 1945, our hospital has been the...

Patient Service Representative II - HIMG Registration (Full time) - 7303

  • Huntington, WV
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 3 days ago

St. Mary's Medical Center seeks a full-time Patient Service Representative to work in our HIMG Communications Department. This individual will meet and greet patients for the Clinic as needed,...

Patient Access Specialist

  • WV
  • 6 days ago
  • WV
  • 6 days ago

Provides assistance, guidance, and direction to patients, visitors, and vendors. Obtains accurate patient demographic and billing information, receives authorization to bill, treat, admit and...

Patient Access Representative - Float Pool

  • Charleston, WV
  • 8 days ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 8 days ago

Patient Access Representative - Float Pool 40 Hours Per Week Clerical Charleston, WV, US +4 More Locations 4 days ago Requisition ID: 2219 Salary Range: $15.00 To $18.00 Hourly Unlock Your Potential...

Patient Access Representative - Float Pool

  • Fort Gay, WV
  • 9 days ago
  • Fort Gay, WV
  • 9 days ago

Unlock Your Potential: Join Our Dynamic Float Pool Team at Valley Health! Do you have a background in the medical field, exceptional communication skills, and a knack for staying organized? We...

Patient Access Representative - Teays Pediatrics

  • Teays, WV
  • 9 days ago
  • Teays, WV
  • 9 days ago

If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team as a Patient Access Representative!...

Patient Service Representative - Full Time

  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 18 days ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 18 days ago

Collection of Payments/Cash Handling Conveys to patient what payment is due based upon Insurance card or insurance verification and requests of patient how they will be paying today (cash, check, credit...

Patient Access Representative

  • Beckley, WV
  • 20 days ago
  • Beckley, WV
  • 20 days ago

Overview The Patient Access Representative is responsible for providing efficient and courteous service to patients for registration and scheduling within established policies and procedures; is responsible...

Patient Access Specialist

  • Romney, WV
  • 21 days ago
  • Romney, WV
  • 21 days ago

Reviews eligibility responses in insurance verification system and appropriately selects the applicable insurance plan code, enters benefit data into system to support POS (Point of Service Collections...

Patient Access Representative-VH Pea Ridge-Heart and Vascular

  • Huntington, WV
  • 22 days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 22 days ago

If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team as a Patient Access Representative!...

Medical Records Clerk

  • Beckley, WV
  • 24 days ago
  • Beckley, WV
  • 24 days ago

Job Summary To assist in the maintenance of patient records, including preparation, filing, purging, transferring records and obtaining release of information. To assist in the maintenance of...

Patient Access Specialist

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 45+ days ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 45+ days ago

Prepares armband for patient identification. Balances daily receipts and cash drawer for patient payments as needed....

Patient Access Representative-East Huntington Dental

  • Huntington, WV
  • 45+ days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 45+ days ago

If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team as a Patient Access Representative!...

Patient Access Representative-School Based

  • Ona, WV
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ona, WV
  • 60+ days ago

If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team as a Patient Access Representative!...

Lead Patient Access Representative-East Huntington

  • Huntington, WV
  • 60+ days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 60+ days ago

Lead Patient Access Representative-East Huntington 40 Hours Per Week EAST, HUNTINGTON, WV, US 4 days ago Requisition ID: 2143 *This position is held in our Dental department....

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in West Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in West Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.0%
High School or GED
18.5%
Associate's Degree
17.6%
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 West Virginia
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%