Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Lees Summit, MO

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 - Cardiology Clinic

  • Blue Springs, MO (8 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Blue Springs, MO (8 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 21 hours ago

Overview At St. Marys Physician Care, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. Affiliated with St. Marys Medical Center, St. Marys...

Patient Access Representative, Part Time Night

  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit is seeking a Patient Access Representative to join our team....

Patient Access Representative, PRN

  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Saint Lukes South Hospital in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Patient Access Representative to join our team....

Medical Office Specialist-Walk In Clinic

  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 2 days 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...

Medical Office Specialist

  • Stanley, KS (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stanley, KS (19 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 2 days 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 Service Representative Family Medicine Medical Pavilion

  • Kansas City, KS (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for registration of patient during the scheduling process, including entering demographics, insurance verification, completing the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire (MSPQ), scanning...

Patient Service Representative - Lead

  • Kansas City, KS (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for registration of patient during the scheduling process, including entering demographics, insurance verification, completing the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire (MSPQ), scanning...

Patient Service Representative - ENT - Front Desk/Scheduling - Multiple Locations

  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for registration of patient during the scheduling process, including entering demographics, insurance verification, completing the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire (MSPQ), scanning...

Patient Service Representative PRN Allergy KUMW - Wednesdays

  • Kansas City, KS (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 4 days ago

Responsible for registration of patient during the scheduling process, including entering demographics, insurance verification, completing the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire (MSPQ), scanning...

Patient Service Representative

  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Completes patient registration and eligibility verification accurately and in a timely manner. Demonstrates positive customer service attitude in person and on the telephone....

Patient Service Representative - Cardiovascular Medicine - 75th & Switzer, Overland Park

  • Kansas City, KS (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (20 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 9 days ago

Responsible for registration of patient during the scheduling process, including entering demographics, insurance verification, completing the Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire (MSPQ), scanning...

Patient Access Representative, Part Time Weekend

  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 9 days ago

Saint Lukes South Hospital in Overland Park is seeking a Patient Access Representative to join our team....

Medical Records Clerk [Liberty Clinic]

  • Liberty, MO (24 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Liberty, MO (24 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 9 days ago

SUMMARY: Serves as an important liaison in the clinic's medical records division with regards to quality reporting and performance-based reimbursement programs. Partners with clinical staff for...

Medical Office Specialist PRN

  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 9 days 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...

medical Records coordinator

  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
  • 10 days ago

Bridgewood is currently looking to hire an experienced and friendly medical records coordinator to join our administrative team. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including collecting...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Lees Summit, MO

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in Lees Summit, MO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.1%
High School or GED
18.4%
Associate's Degree
17.7%
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 Lees Summit, MO
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%


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