Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Alabama

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 Records Clerk

  • Greensboro, AL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Greensboro, AL
  • 8 hours ago

Applicants must apply with an active, current email and phone number. Hale County Hospital is a drug-free workplace. All potential new hires must undergo a drug screening before employment. Salary...

Medical Secretary

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 1 day ago

Alabama State University, Division of Student Affairs, Health Services, invites applications to fill the position of Medical Secretary. The selected candidate will serve as the first point of...

Patient Service Representative

  • Mountain Brook, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL
  • 2 days ago

Overview Come join our team! We have an immediate need for a Patient Service Representative in our Mountain Brook, Alabama clinic! If you are ready to make an impact every day, and thrive in a...

Medical Records Clerk

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 3 days ago

Experience & Requirements High School graduate or equivalent. Minimum one-year medical records experience. Familiarity with the Problem Oriented Medical Record (SOAP) system essential. A...

Patient Access Representative

  • Tyler, AL
  • 6 days ago
  • Tyler, AL
  • 6 days ago

Performs patient appointment scheduling, registration, insurance verification, check-in, and check-out procedures with the goal of 100% accuracy....

UAB Callahan Eye is seeking an Admitting Registration Clerk to work in Patient Access....

Patient Access Representative

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 13 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 13 days ago

DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Patient Access Representative....

Medical Reception/Assistant

  • Auburn, AL
  • 18 days ago
  • Auburn, AL
  • 18 days ago

satisfaction with efficient scheduling Notifying providers of patient arrivals Ensuring availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records Verifying financial records...

Medical Secretary - Occupational Health

  • Anniston, AL
  • 18 days ago
  • Anniston, AL
  • 18 days ago

Under the direction of the Clinic Director and Manager, coordinates, negotiates, procures and manages the quality review of the completion of patient charts to facilitate the achievement of...

Patient Access Representative - On Call

  • Brewton, AL
  • 23 days ago
  • Brewton, AL
  • 23 days ago

Escambia County Health Care Authority Patient Access Representative - On Call in Brewton , Alabama Patient Access Rep-On call (1) PRN-on call Position Duties: Performs a variety of data entry and general...

Medical Secretary

  • Anniston, AL
  • 24 days ago
  • Anniston, AL
  • 24 days ago

Under the direction of the Clinic Director and Manager, coordinates, negotiates, procures and manages the quality review of the completion of patient charts to facilitate the achievement of...

Medical Secretary

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Primary Responsibilities/Requirements: Check out patients and schedule return appointments Schedule PT or other various procedures/tests Schedule surgeries Verifying and precert insurances for...

Medical Clerk

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 45+ days ago

Personnel Board of Jefferson County Medical Clerk in Birmingham , Alabama Medical Clerks provide clerical support to a health care department by assessing patient needs and eligibility for health...

Patient Service Representative - Admissions

  • Dothan, AL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dothan, AL
  • 60+ days ago

Flowers Hospital - Caring for you as Family Status: Full Time Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM About us: Flowers Hospital is a 235-bed healthcare facility offering inpatient, outpatient, medical,...

Patient Access Representative

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 90+ days ago

Patient Access Representative Full Time Schedules procedures, registers patients, calculates charges, verifies insurance, and collects deposits as necessary. Prepares appropriate documents....

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Alabama

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in Alabama 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 Alabama
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%