Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in South Carolina

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
  • 5 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 hours ago

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

Patient Access Specialist-MGC Ortho. Surg. Eastside

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 5 hours ago

, billing and reimbursement, patient satisfaction as well as efficient and accurate handling of the patient registration process....

Patient Services Representative

  • North Augusta, SC
  • 14 hours ago
  • North Augusta, SC
  • 14 hours ago

Patient Services Representative Center for Primary Care - 3.1 North Augusta, SC Job Details Full-time Estimated: $28.7K - $32.3K a year 22 hours ago Qualifications Customer service Medical office...

Patient Access Specialist - Patient Access

  • Florence, SC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Florence, SC
  • 18 hours ago

Notifies the Patient Access Supervisor if trends or patterns are identified that would delay patient care. Supports the Patient Access Supervisor with special projects, as needed....

Patient Service Representative-Physician Office-Bon Secours Neurology

  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 day ago

This position will receive and process patient referral, patient registration, verifying demographics, obtaining insurance cards and identification, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently...

This position will receive and process patient referral, patient registration, verifying demographics, obtaining insurance cards and identification, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently...

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

Patient Access Specialist, PRN, Days

  • Travelers Rest, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Travelers Rest, 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
  • 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....

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

Patient Service Representative - Urgent Care - Haywood Rd

  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 2 days ago

verification and treatment records....

Patient Services Representative II

  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 3 days ago

Follow prescribed procedures for positive identification and medical record number assignment, so no duplication or wrong patient registrations occur....

Patient Access Specialist, FT, Days

  • Greenville, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 3 days ago

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

Patient Services Representative FT (Newberry)

  • Newberry, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Newberry, SC
  • 3 days ago

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

Patient Services Representative FT (Bluffton)

  • Bluffton, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Bluffton, SC
  • 3 days ago

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

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in South Carolina

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Highest Education Level

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