Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Columbia, SC

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.

1-15 of 22 Jobs

Patient Access Specialist, FT, Day Float

  • Columbia, SC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 9 hours ago

Information obtained through insurance verification must always be documented in the system....

Information obtained through insurance verification must always be documented in the system....

Patient Services Representative - Family Medicine - Garners Ferry

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Accountabilities Responsible for complete and accurate patient registration, pre-certification, charge capture and accurately coding diagnoses given by physicians....

Patient Services Representative FT (Ridgeview)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 3 days ago

Title: Patient Services Representative Location: Doctors Care Ridgeview Status: Full-Time Who Are We? UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc. (UCI), located in Columbia, South Carolina, provides non-medical...

Patient Access Specialist, Outpatient Pediatric, FT, Days

  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

Information obtained through insurance verification must always be documented in the system....

Patient Services Representative, OBGYN, Full Time, Days

  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

Accountabilities Responsible for complete and accurate patient registration, pre-certification, charge capture and accurately coding diagnoses given by physicians....

Patient Access Representative I

  • Columbia, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 12 days ago

Patient Access Representative I Columbia, South Carolina Patient Access Representative I R-......

Patient Services Representative, Cardiology (FT)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 13 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 13 days ago

Accountabilities Responsible for complete and accurate patient registration, pre-certification, charge capture and accurately coding diagnoses given by physicians....

Patient Access Specialist, FT, Nights, 11:00PM - 7:30AM

  • Columbia, SC
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 14 days ago

Information obtained through insurance verification must always be documented in the system....

Patient Services Representative, Pediatrics (Floater), FT, Days

  • Columbia, SC
  • 15 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 15 days ago

Responsible for complete and accurate patient registration, pre-certification, charge capture and accurately coding diagnoses given by physicians....

Information obtained through insurance verification must always be documented in the system....

Bilingual Patient Services Representative

  • Columbia, SC
  • 26 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 26 days ago

verifications, organization, understanding and being able to explain payment options for patients that are uninsured, understanding policies and procedures for appropriately checking patients in and...

Patient Services Representative, Neurology, FT, Days

  • Columbia, SC
  • 27 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 27 days ago

Responsible for complete and accurate patient registration, pre-certification, charge capture and accurately coding diagnoses given by physicians....

Patient Services Representative, Pediatric Primary Care, FT, Days

  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Responsible for complete and accurate patient registration, pre-certification, charge capture and accurately coding diagnoses given by physicians....

Patient Access Specialist, PRN, Weekends

  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Information obtained through insurance verification must always be documented in the system....

Demographic Data for Columbia, SC

Moving to Columbia, SC? Find some basic demographic data about Columbia, SC below.


Local
National
344,350
9,086
Large

Healthcare Administrative Assistant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHealthcareAdministration curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Leadership and Administrative Policy
Understand and develop your own leadership style, while also coaching teams to promote individual growth and improve organizational outcomes. Also, explore important issues in health law for...
Administrative Assistant Training
How well you manage clients and other day-to-day workplace activities can significantly impact your company's overall performance. As an administrative assistant, you must adapt quickly and...
Becoming an Administrative Assistant
Administrative assistants are essential parts of day-to-day operations in many companies. They organize files, prepare documents, schedule appointments, and support other staff.Often an...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Columbia, SC

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHealthcareAdministration research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Healthcare Administrative Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

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