Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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 Services Representative II, OBGYN

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

Patient Services Representative II

  • Castro Valley, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Castro Valley, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

Patient Access Representative II,Admitting

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Position Overview: Serves as the face to face point of contact for patients. This job...

Patient Access Representative II - Laboratory

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Position Overview: Serves as the face to face point of contact for patients. This job...

Patient Access Representative II-Radiology

  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Position Overview: Serves as the face to face point of contact for patients. This job...

Patient Access Representative I (Part-time)

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

level II with a minimum of 1-year experience within Patient Access Services....

Patient Services Representative II, Internal Medicine

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

Medical Records Coordinator

  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (23 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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Patient Services Representative II, Float

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 2 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

Patient Services Representative II, Ophthalmology

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

Patient Access Representative I

  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 5 days ago

level II with a minimum of 1-year experience within Patient Access Services....

Patient Services Representative II, Reception Registration

  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

Patient Services Representative II, Physical Therapy

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

Patient Service Representative - FT - Days - Imaging - Administration @ MV

  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Patient Satisfaction: This position is a key contributor to patient satisfaction initiatives within the department by participating in patient satisfaction related process improvement activities as...

Patient Services Representative II, Pediatrics

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 days ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Serves as the first point of contact for patients entering the...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

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