Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

  • Delray Beach, FL (23 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Delray Beach, FL (23 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 10 hours ago

Effectively coordinate with interdepartmental professionals to ensure patient satisfaction as it relates to appointment scheduling and admission/encounter....

Patient Access Specialist-Patient Access-PT-Days-BHMC #17791

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Enhances the hospital's public image by direct efforts towards increasing patient satisfaction....

Patient Access Representative 3 (On-Site)

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 21 hours ago

The Patient Access department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Representative 3 to work on the UHealth campus....

Patient Access Representative 3

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 21 hours ago

The Patient Access department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Representative 3 to work on the UHealth campus....

Patient Access Representative II - 3 days

  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Boca Raton, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 21 hours ago

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

Patient Access Representative 2 (On-Site)

  • Doral, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Doral, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Clinical Access has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Representative 2....

Medical Office Specialist

  • Plantation, FL (3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plantation, FL (3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 1 day ago

What you will do in this role: You will manage all front office functions including patient relations, check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones You will manage filing...

Patient Access Representative 2 (On-Site) - Full Time -Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has a full time Patient Access Representative 2 in Miami, Florida....

Patient Access Specialist (On-Site)

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago

The department of Patient Access has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Patient Access Specialist....

Patient Access Representative 2

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago

The Patient Access department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Representative 2 to work on-site at the UHealth campus....

Patient Access Representative 1

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 2 days ago

The Patient Access department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Access Representative 1 to work on-site on the UHealth campus....

Patient Access Representative 3 - UHealth SoLe Mia

  • North Miami, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Miami, FL (16 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 3 days ago

The University of Miami UHealth - department of Patient Access at SoLe Mia has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Access Representative 3....

Patient Access Representative 1, Part Time

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago

The Patient Access Representative 1 (On-Site) (U) projects a professional and welcoming demeanor and welcomes visitors (i.e., vendors, customers, patients, staff, students etc.) to the department by...

Patient Access Representative 3 UHealth SoLe Mia

  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Miami, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago

The University of Miami UHealth department of Patient Access at SoLe Mia has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Access Representative 3....

Patient Access Representative Scheduler

  • Miami Beach, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Miami Beach, FL (24 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Assisting to maintain the Patient Access monthly audit goal of 100%....

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Highest Education Level

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