Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Covington, LA

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 Access Specialist - Clinic Central Scheduler

  • Covington, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 2 days ago

These essential positions include ER Patient Access Specialists and some Lead level positions....

Patient Access Representative - LPG Covington Clinic

  • Covington, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 3 days ago

Patient Access Representative 1 - Clinic Adult and Pediatric Primary Care 11th Avenue, Covington LA HOURS: 8:00a-4:30p, Monday-Friday The Clinic Access Rep 1 is responsible for accurately registering...

Medical Office Specialist (B) - Nopg Patient Access

  • Hammond, LA (19 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hammond, LA (19 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 3 days ago

identification, registration, scheduling, insurance verification or billing issues....

Medical Records Clerk

  • Slidell, LA (23 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Slidell, LA (23 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 5 days ago

LA Health Solutions is an integrated medical facility focused on providing the community with specialty orthopedic care. Our goal is to continue our mission in providing our patients with the...

Patient Access Specialist - Pre-Access Center

  • Covington, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 6 days ago

These essential positions include ER Patient Access Specialists and some Lead level positions....

Patient Access Specialist - Wound Therapy

  • Covington, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 14 days ago

of Wound Care appointments, as well as the efficient and organized registration, admission and insurance verification of all patients....

Medical Office Specialist (A) - Nopg PT Access

  • Hammond, LA (19 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Hammond, LA (19 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 15 days ago

identification, registration, scheduling, insurance verification or billing issues....

Patient Access Representative - Full-Time - AVALA Care, APN - RO21

  • Mandeville, LA (8 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mandeville, LA (8 miles from Covington, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Summary Under the supervision of the Practice Manager, the Patient Access Representative is responsible for obtaining accurate patient demographics and insurance information during the patient interview...

Patient Access Representative - LPG Northshore Bariatric Clinic

  • Covington, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 45+ days ago

Patient Access Representative 1 - Clinic LPG Northshore Bariatric Clinic Covington, LA HOURS: 8:00a-4:30p, Monday-Friday The Clinic Access Rep 1 is responsible for accurately registering patients in...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Covington, LA

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Highest Education Level

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