Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Abingdon, 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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Medical Secretary III- Orthopaedics

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 8 hours ago

Provides advanced administrative support to one or more physicians. Performs high level tasks, such as typing correspondence, scheduling patient appointments for a limited number of physicians and...

Patient Services Representative

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Bilingual English and Spanish Clinical Administrative Coordinator - Remote in MD

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

Cuando se trata de salir adelante y tienes la voluntad de ganar, vamos a llamarlo gran potencial de carrera! Imagine being able to get answers to your health plan questions from someone who speaks...

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Bilingual Medical Secretary - Womens Health

  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Abingdon, 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...

Medical Records Clerk

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: This entry-level position requires working on site, local residency is required Position Purpose The purpose of scanning and indexing...

Senior Medical Secretary

  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Abingdon, 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 (5 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bel Air, MD (5 miles from Abingdon, 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 (18 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lutherville, MD (18 miles from Abingdon, 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 Records Coordinator

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Northwest Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting a Medical Records Coordinator to join our team. The Medical Records Coordinator will manage...

Patient Service Representative

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 9 days ago

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following: A ssisting patients using the kiosk prior to registration. Escorting patients in need of emergency assistance...

PRN Patient Access Specialist - Telecom

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 9 days ago

As a Patient Access Representative for Telecom, you'll: Be responsible for hospital safety by immediate communication of emergency Code Alerts via intercom and messaging....

Medical Secretary II - Perinatal Mon-Thurs

  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Abingdon, 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- Medicine

  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (21 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Provides administrative support to department or one or more physicians; performs routine tasks, such as typing correspondence, scheduling patient appointments for a limited number of physicians...

Medical Secretary II, Cardiovascular

  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Abingdon, 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 (19 miles from Abingdon, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Abingdon, 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...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Abingdon, MD

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Highest Education Level

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