Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Utica, NY

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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Part Time Associate Patient Access Representative - Little Falls, NY

  • Little Falls, NY (18 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Little Falls, NY (18 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills Physical and Work Environment: Standing for long periods...

Medical Billing Clerk

  • Utica, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 5 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Utica, NY Position Type : PRIORITY AMBULANCE LLC Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Category : Admin - Clerical Description Definition: The Medical Billing Clerk is...

New Hartford Patient Service Representative: Crouse Medical Practice

  • New Hartford, NY (1 mile from Utica, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Hartford, NY (1 mile from Utica, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Why Crouse Medical Practice? At Crouse Medical Practice, our focus is on improving the lives of our patients. This focus is what drives us to recruit the best employees to support our patients....

Patient Registration Clerk - Rome - Occasional - Days

  • Rome, NY (15 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rome, NY (15 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Mohawk Valley Health System Patient Registration Clerk - Rome - Occasional - Days in ROME , New York Patient Registration Clerk - Rome - Occasional - Days Department: MG - PRIM - ROME Job Summary Under...

Patient Registration Clerk - Full Time - Days

  • Barneveld, NY (11 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Barneveld, NY (11 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Mohawk Valley Health System Patient Registration Clerk - Full Time - Days in BARNEVELD , New York Patient Registration Clerk - Full Time - Days Department: MG - PRIM - BARNEVELD Job Summary Under the...

Associate Patient Access Representative - Little Falls, NY

  • Little Falls, NY (18 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Little Falls, NY (18 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills Physical and Work Environment: Standing for long periods...

Medical Office Clerk

  • Oneida, NY (19 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • Oneida, NY (19 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 24 days ago

NY1524408 Medical Office Clerk needed for Oneida Health in Oneida, NY. Pay rate is $16.00 - $20.80 per hour. The Medical Office Clerk in the Practice Setting is responsible for managing...

ED Registration Clerk - Full Time - Days

  • Utica, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Utica, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Job Details Req Id 93416 Department PATIENT ACCESS SERVICES Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 7.50 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union 2006 - UFCW Pay Range $17 - $21 per hour...

ED Registration Clerk - Full Time - Evenings

  • Oneida, NY (19 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Oneida, NY (19 miles from Utica, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Details Req Id 93678 Department PATIENT ACCESS SERVICES Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 7.50 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union 2006 - UFCW Pay Range $17.50 - $21.89 per hour...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Utica, NY

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Highest Education Level

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