Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in West 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.

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Patient Access Specialist, FT, Day Float

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 9 hours ago

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

Patient Access Specialist Part Time, Nights, including weekends and holidays, 10:45 pm - 7:15am

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 1 day ago

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

Patient Services Representative - Family Medicine - Garners Ferry

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West 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 (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West 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 (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West 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 (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West 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 (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 12 days ago

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

Patient Services Representative, Cardiology (FT)

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West 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 (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West 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 (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 15 days ago

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

Patient Access Specialist, PRN, Days, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm and 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 23 days ago

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

Bilingual Patient Services Representative

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 26 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West 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 (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 27 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West 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 (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West 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 (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Demographic Data for West Columbia, SC

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in West Columbia, SC

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in West 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 West 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%