Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Springfield, MA

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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Senior Patient Services Representative

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves...

Patient Service Representative / Medical Receptionist Bilingual

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago

In this role, you will be responsible for scheduling, registration, insurance verification, and other front-office tasks while maintaining a professional and welcoming environment....

Medical Records Clerk

  • Springfield, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 5 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...

Patient Service Representative

  • Springfield, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 5 days ago

Baystate Health, Western Massachusetts's premier healthcare provider, and home to Baystate Medical Practices, the largest multispecialty group in the region, is looking for a Patient Service...

Patient Access Specialist

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 5 days ago

In this role, you will be responsible for the successful growth of patient access initiatives of our client within the assigned geographic territory....

Medical Records Clerk - Birth Registrar

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose As the hospital Birth Registrar, prepares and submits maternal and health care data, birth and fetal death certificates as...

Patient Service Representative R34971

  • Springfield, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 6 days ago

Req#: R34971 Category(s): Administrative Support, Customer Service Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time Shift: First Baystate Health, Western Massachusetts's premier healthcare provider, and home to...

Bilingual Patient Services Representative

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves...

Patient Access Representative

  • Springfield, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 17 days ago

The Patient Access Representative is responsible for managing the front-line duties of patient registration, verification, and scheduling in a healthcare facility....

Patient Service Representative (PSC) - Cardiology

  • Bloomfield, CT (18 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (18 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Registers arriving patients, includes insurance verifications, patient demographic updates, and video visits....

Patient Service Representative - Internal Medicine

  • Enfield, CT (8 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Enfield, CT (8 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Patient Service Representative - OBGYN

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Patient Service Coordinator (PSC) - Clinical Cardiac

  • East Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • East Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Registers arriving patients, includes insurance verifications, patient demographic updates, and video visits....

Patient Service Representative - Outpatient Rehab (Per Diem)

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 60+ 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 -Part Time (25 Hours/Week)

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

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

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Springfield, MA

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Highest Education Level

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