Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Aberdeen, MD

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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Bilingual Medical Secretary - Womens Health

  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Bilingual Medical Secretary - Women's Health Job ID: REF27074S Area of Interest: Clerical Location: Towson,MD US Hours of Work: M-Thurs 8am-430pm Fridays 8-4pm Job Facility: University Of Maryland...

Senior Medical Secretary

  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Under general supervision, provides secretarial support for the department, including word-processing, medical transcription, and miscellaneous secretarial support duties as described under...

Medical Secretary, Winter's Run

  • Bel Air, MD (8 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (8 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Greets and directs patients; answers telephone; schedules appointments; pre-registers patients; collects payments for service; files medical records; distributes...

Medical Office Specialist

  • Lutherville, MD (23 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lutherville, MD (23 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Summary Now offering a $1,500 sign on bonus for Medical Assistant & Medical Office Specialist New Hires! Provides Medical Assistance to Rheumatology physicians in an outpatient setting within the...

Medical Secretary II - Perinatal Mon-Thurs

  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Medical Secretary II - Perinatal Mon-Thurs Job ID: REF36572Q Area of Interest: Clerical Location: Towson,MD US Hours of Work: 8:00 am 4:00 pm m- Thursday Job Facility: University Of Maryland Saint...

Medical Secretary II, Cardiovascular

  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description Work Schedule: M-F 8:30 am-5:00 pm COMMUNICATIONS AND COLLABORATION: Protects the privacy and confidentiality of patients and employees. Addresses patients, families, visitors,...

Medical Secretary II - Surgery

  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description The Medical Secretary II performs all secretarial functions to include but not limited to answering phones, taking messages, scheduling appointments, maintaining files, edit and...

Medical Secretary, Havre de Grace

  • Havre de Grace, MD (4 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Havre de Grace, MD (4 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 11 days ago

AA degree in Business or healthcare administration preferred....

Patient Services Representative

  • Abingdon, MD (5 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Abingdon, MD (5 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 16 days ago

The Patient Services Representative I will perform routine clerical and administrative work including greeting and assisting patients, insurance verification, management of appointment schedule and...

Medical Secretary II - Primary Care

  • Hereford, MD (21 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Hereford, MD (21 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 19 days ago

Medical Secretary II - Primary Care Job ID: REF37953B Area of Interest: Clerical Location: Hereford,MD US Hours of Work: Mon, Tue, Thru, Fri, 8-4:30pm /Wed 11a-7p Job Facility: University Of...

Patient Services Representative

  • Bel Air, MD (8 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (8 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 21 days ago

Notify appropriate parties of the appointment time, referral criteria, insurance verification, and prior authorization requirements....

Patient Service Representative

  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 21 days ago
  • Aberdeen, MD
  • 21 days ago

Responsibilities Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Technology; The very best in patient care. With decades of expertise, we are Leading Radiology Forward. With dynamic cross-training and...

Bilingual Medical Secretary - Women's Health

  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 21 days ago

Company Description When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, youre coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. Youre...

Medical Secretary II - Perinatal

  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • Towson, MD (24 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 21 days ago

Company Description When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, youre coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. Youre...

Medical Secretary, Transitional Clinic

  • Bel Air, MD (8 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 25 days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (8 miles from Aberdeen, MD)
  • 25 days ago

AA degree in Business or healthcare administration preferred....

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Aberdeen, MD

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Highest Education Level

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