Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Waterbury, CT

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 Service Representative -Part Time (25 Hours/Week)

  • Bristol, CT (10 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bristol, CT (10 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 20 hours ago

authorization processes; photographs clients and prepares client ID cards; electronically prepares medical records for new admissions and accompanying information; processes client refunds; typing...

Patient Service Representative - Outpatient Rehab (Per Diem)

  • Meriden, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Meriden, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for Patient Scheduling, Pre-Registration, Registration, Insurance Verification, Insurance Authorization, and ensures patients have been cleared for Rehab Outpatient office visits....

Patient Access Specialist

  • Derby, CT (16 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Derby, CT (16 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago

MAIN FUNCTION: Emergency Room Registration: Responsible for the performance of all registration/pre-registration functions at all Patient Access intake points of entry....

Patient Service Representative - Outpatient Rehab

  • Torrington, CT (19 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Torrington, CT (19 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Responsible for Patient Scheduling, Pre-Registration, Registration, Insurance Verification, Insurance Authorization, and ensures patients have been cleared for Rehab Outpatient office visits....

Patient Service Representative

  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Maintains exemplary patient satisfaction and participates as an engaged team member....

Patient Service Representative - Pediatric Urology

  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Maintains exemplary patient satisfaction and participates as an engaged team member....

ED Patient Access Representative - 24 hr eves

  • Waterbury, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 6 days ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Evening Shift Description: Come join the Patient Access team at Saint Mary's Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England!!...

Patient Service Representative - Clinical Lab

  • Wethersfield, CT (22 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wethersfield, CT (22 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Scans the insurance card, processes insurance verifications utilizing the on-line system, and updates the patient account....

ED Patient Access Representative - 40 hr days

  • Waterbury, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 6 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Come join the Patient Access team at Saint Mary's Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England!!...

Patient Access Representative

  • Wallingford, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (14 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Skills Customer service, Patient Intake, Patient Registration, Medical Scheduling, Emr, Medical Call Center, Access center, Patient Service, Patient Access, Incoming Calls, Patient Satisfaction, Insurance...

Patient Access Representative (PAR)

  • Torrington, CT (19 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Torrington, CT (19 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Perform other duties as assigned, including coverage for other Patient Access duties as needed. May also rotate to other departments as needed....

Patient Service Representative - Nephrology

  • New Britain, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • New Britain, CT (15 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Scans the insurance card, processes insurance verifications utilizing the on-line system, and updates the patient account....

Patient Service Representative

  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Overview Premier Dental of Conneticut is looking for a Dental Receptionist in West Hartford, Connecticut to join our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while...

Patient Service Representative - OBGYN

  • Newington, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Newington, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Scans the insurance card, processes insurance verifications utilizing the on-line system, and updates the patient account....

Patient Service Representative - Ortho Trauma

  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Waterbury, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Maintains exemplary patient satisfaction and participates as an engaged team member....

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Waterbury, CT

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Highest Education Level

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