Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Houston, 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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SMR Patient Access Representative II- Bellaire

  • Houston, TX
  • 17 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 hours ago

Access customers)....

Senior Patient Services Representative - Primary Care (West Houston/Katy)

  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 17 hours ago

Communicates to resolve patient access and quality service matters. Keeps open channels of communication with physician, patient, and service areas regarding action taken and resolution....

Patient Services Representative - (Call Center)

  • Houston, TX
  • 17 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 hours ago

The Call Center Representative is the first person our patients speak to therefore is responsible for setting the tone of the patient experience. The Call Center Representative actively listens to...

Patient Access Representative I / II / Senior - Bellaire Orthopedics

  • Houston, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 hours ago

Access customers)....

Patient Access Representative I, II - Sienna Multispecialty - 250000ER

  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Missouri City, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

UTHealth Houston Sienna Multispecialty is hiring a Patient Access Representative I, II to join their team of professionals in southwest Houston....

Patient Access Representative II - 6am-6pm Vintage ER

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Patient Access representatives also must employ proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service....

Supplemental Patient Access Representative (Varied Shifts - Flexible availability needed)

  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Spring, TX (21 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Access customers)....

Patient Access Specialist - Stem Cell Transplantation Center

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

KEY FUNCTIONS Patient Access Consistently and accurately utilizes medical acceptance criteria to screen and schedule appointments for new patients in a way to ensure optimal efficiency in clinical operations...

Access customers)....

UTHealth Houston Neurosciences is hiring for a Patient Access Representative II to join their team of professionals....

Patient Services Representative - Neurology (Sugar Land)

  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (18 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicates to resolve patient access and quality service matters....

Medical Office Specialist

  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 3 days ago

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

Medical Office Specialist

  • Webster, TX (20 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Webster, TX (20 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

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

Patient Services Representative - Front Desk - Bilingual

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Company: Fondren Orthopedic Group A Division of OrthoLoneStar Title: Patient Services Representative - Front Desk - Bilingual Basic Responsibility The Front Desk Representative is responsible for...

Patient Access Representative ( Internal Med Access )

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

The Patient Access Representative staff also provides coaching and mentoring to Associate, Patient Access Representative staff, and assists with department-wide change initiatives....

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Houston, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

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