Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Austin, TX

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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Perform insurance verification, appointment confirmations, cancellations, and reschedule. Verify patient insurance in accordance with UT Health Austin guidelines....

Patient Service Representative

  • West Lake Hills, TX (6 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Lake Hills, TX (6 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Assist with insurance verification of new patients and established patients with new insurance. Collect co-payments from all patients, as required....

Patient Services Representative- Round Rock North Scheduling

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Confirms patient insurance verification and eligibility. Obtains pre-authorization of services and/or referrals....

Patient Services Representative Sr

  • Austin, TX
  • 20 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 20 days ago

Overview The US Oncology Network is looking for a Patient Services Representative to join our team at Texas Oncology! This position will support the Medical Oncology Department at our 4101 James...

Medical Office Specialist

  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 24 days ago
  • Pflugerville, TX (17 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 24 days ago

What you will do in this role: You will manage all front office functions including patient relations, check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones You will manage filing...

Medical Office Specialist

  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 24 days ago
  • Round Rock, TX (22 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 24 days ago

What you will do in this role: You will manage all front office functions including patient relations, check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones You will manage filing...

Patient Access Specialist

  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 26 days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 26 days ago

Knowledge of insurance verification and billing processes. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism....

Patient Access Specialist - Family Imaging Center

  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 28 days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 28 days ago

Knowledge of insurance verification and billing processes. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism....

Clinical Administrative Coordinator

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

WHAT YOU WILL DO The Clinical Administrative Coordinator provides a safe and professional environment when patients first enter our centers, where they are greeted and assisted in a positive and...

Medical Office Specialist

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

What you will do in this role: You will manage all front office functions including patient relations, check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones You will manage filing...

Medical Administrative Assistant

  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Job Number: 25-8039 Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of moderately complex medical and clerical work in support of the unit operations. This position requires...

Patient Services Representative

  • Austin, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Get ready for something extraordinary! Picture this - You've got 6 weeks of paid time off in your first year, plus 12 days of paid holidays. That's just the beginning of the perks at Vivent...

Medical Office Specialist

  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cedar Park, TX (19 miles from Austin, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

What you will do in this role: You will manage all front office functions including patient relations, check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and answering phones You will manage filing...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Austin, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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