Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Edinburg, 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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Medical Office Specialist

  • McAllen, TX (7 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 14 hours ago
  • McAllen, TX (7 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 14 hours ago

Insurance verification and verification of patient demographics. Filing and retrieving medical records/files. Copying and faxing duties....

Medical Office Specialist, Admin RMF

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 1 day ago

Insurance verification and verification of patient demographics. Authorizing procedures or surgeries, as needed....

Patient Service Representative I

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 4 days ago

Patient Service Representative I | $ 18.74 | 8 : 0 0 am to 5 : 0 0 p m / In Office / Temp orary What Matters Most Competitive Pay of $ 18.74 per hour Schedule: 8: 0 0 a m to 5 :0 0 pm Location:...

UTRGV Patient Service Representative I

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 5 days ago

Six (6) months of medical front-office or receptionist experience in patient registration, scheduling, customer service, or insurance verification and eligibility, or two (2) years of direct customer...

Medical Office Specialist, ENT Institute Brownsville

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 8 days ago

verification and verification of patient demographics Retrieving and filing of medical records and delivering to appropriate providers as needed Weekly statistical reporting for Manager Other copying...

Medical Office Specialist, Ayala

  • McAllen, TX (7 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • McAllen, TX (7 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 14 days ago

verification and verification of patient demographics Authorizing procedures, visits or surgeries, as needed Filing or retrieving medical records and delivering to appropriate providers or departments...

Medical Office Specialist, DHR R Gastro Institute

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 16 days ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 16 days ago

verification and verification of patient demographics Authorizing procedures, visits or surgeries, as needed Filing or retrieving medical records and delivering to appropriate providers or departments...

Patient Administration Specialist II, Call Center

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 16 days ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 16 days ago

Insurance verification and verification of patient demographics, as needed. Extensive travel required on occasion....

PATIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE I (UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center)

  • McAllen, TX (7 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • McAllen, TX (7 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Required Experience: Six (6) months of medical front-office, and/or receptionist experience in patient registration, scheduling, providing customer service, and/or insurance verification and eligibility...

Medical Office Specialist, Cardiology Group Shared

  • McAllen, TX (7 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • McAllen, TX (7 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

verification/authorization for patient visits as needed Sort incoming mail as needed Prepare and maintain monthly reports as needed for manager Secure the building at the close of each working day;...

Medical Office Specialist, Urology Clinic PB

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Insurance verification and verification of patient demographics. Authorizing procedures or surgeries, as needed....

Medical Office Specialist - FT Days -Osti Alamo

  • Alamo, TX (5 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alamo, TX (5 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

verification and verification of patient demographics Retrieving and filing of medical records and delivering to appropriate providers as needed Weekly statistical reporting for Manager Other copying...

Medical Office Specialist, Weslaco Multi Spec Clinic

  • Weslaco, TX (12 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Weslaco, TX (12 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

of upcoming appointments and tracking missed appointments Forwarding telephone calls appropriately and following up on return calls Insurance verification, authorization and verification of patient...

Medical Billing Clerk

  • Weslaco, TX (12 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Weslaco, TX (12 miles from Edinburg, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Between $10.00 and $15.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Hidalgo County $13.85 - $19.32 Per hour Medical Billing Clerk APPLETREE MEDICAL BILLING & CONSULTING SERVICES INC...

Lead Medical Office Specialist, Urology Clinic PB

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 45+ days ago

smooth workflow with patients and physicians/providers in the clinic on a daily basis, making the best use of clinic and provider time Monitor patient clinic flow daily keeping team on task to ensure patient...

Demographic Data for Edinburg, TX

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Edinburg, TX

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Administrative Assistants in Edinburg, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.1%
High School or GED
18.4%
Associate's Degree
17.7%
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 Edinburg, TX
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%


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