Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Pittston, PA

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

  • Plymouth, PA (11 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plymouth, PA (11 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Patient Service Representative EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,...

Patient Access Representative - Specialty Clinics

  • Pittston, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittston, PA
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for checking patients in for appointments and accurately verifying demographics. Assures all check-in procedures are completed and monitors patient wait times, communicating changes to...

Patient Access Representative Senior - Emergency Department

  • Wilkes Barre, PA (8 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (8 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 1 day ago

M aintain productivity and quality performance expectations Attends r egular developmental training and communicates regular updates to the clerical/Patient Access team....

Patient Access Representative (Part Time, Days)

  • Pocono Summit, PA (22 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pocono Summit, PA (22 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Maintain knowledge and education of network policy on Patient Identification including Mark for Merge, Chart Corrections, and Patient Look-Up....

Patient Access Representative - Flex

  • Dallas, PA (13 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, PA (13 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Responsible for front line support to the department. Coordinates and performs front line office activities in an effective and efficient manner for the department. Greets and registers incoming...

Patient Access Representative - Specialty Clinics Per Diem

  • Wilkes Barre, PA (8 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (8 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Responsible for front line support to the department. Coordinates and performs front line office activities in an effective and efficient manner for the department. Greets and registers incoming...

Patient Access Representative-Community Care

  • Scranton, PA (8 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (8 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Geisinger's Patient Access Representatives (PARs) are excellent communicators who handle patient inquiries every day all while maintaining empathy, professionalism and providing a positive patient experience...

Patient Access Representative - Primary Care

  • Mountain Top, PA (16 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain Top, PA (16 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Responsible for front line support to the department. Coordinates and performs front line office activities in an effective and efficient manner for the department. Greets and registers incoming...

Patient Access Representative - Per Diem

  • Tunkhannock, PA (18 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tunkhannock, PA (18 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Responsible for front line support to the department. Coordinates and performs front line office activities in an effective and efficient manner for the department. Greets and registers incoming...

Patient Access Representative

  • Mount Pocono, PA (24 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mount Pocono, PA (24 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Responsible for front line support to the department. Coordinates and performs front line office activities in an effective and efficient manner for the department. Greets and registers incoming...

Patient Access Representative-Primary Care- Community Care

  • Scranton, PA (8 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (8 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Geisinger's Patient Access Representatives (PARs) are excellent communicators who handle patient inquiries every day all while maintaining empathy, professionalism and providing a positive patient experience...

Patient Access Representative - Emergency Department

  • Scranton, PA (8 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Scranton, PA (8 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Responsible for checking patients in for appointments and accurately verifying demographics. Assures all check-in procedures are completed and monitors patient wait times, communicating changes to...

Patient Access Representative - Cancer Center

  • Dickson City, PA (12 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Dickson City, PA (12 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Responsible for checking patients in for appointments and accurately verifying demographics. Assures all check-in procedures are completed and monitors patient wait times, communicating changes to...

Medical Secretary

  • Wilkes Barre, PA (8 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA (8 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 15 days ago

At Gloria Gates CARE, our mission is to empower Medicaid and Medicare members in disadvantaged healthcare landscapes across the United States by pioneering a new standard of compassionate...

Patient Access Representative - Convenient Care

  • Dallas, PA (13 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Dallas, PA (13 miles from Pittston, PA)
  • 21 days ago

Responsible for checking patients in for appointments and accurately verifying demographics. Assures all check-in procedures are completed and monitors patient wait times, communicating changes to...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Pittston, PA

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Highest Education Level

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