Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Mechanicsville, VA

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 Services Representative (PSR) Physician Office - Richmond OB/GYN at St. Mary's Hospital

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 7 hours 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...

Patient Service Representative (PSR) - Physician Office - Southside Physicians Network - Obstetrics & Gynocology

  • Colonial Heights, VA (23 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Colonial Heights, VA (23 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 9 hours 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...

Patient Services Representative (PSR) Physician Office - Richmond Cancer Institute Medical Oncology at St. Marys Hospital

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 18 hours 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...

Senior Patient Access Specialist

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 19 hours ago

Reviews eligibility responses in insurance verification system and appropriately selects the applicable insurance plan code, enters benefit data into system to support POS (Point of Service Collections...

Patient Access Representative - Children's Hospital of Richmond - Glen Allen - Days

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 21 hours ago

The Patient Access Representative handle all business functions in an assigned area to include reception, scheduling and registering patients for appointments and/or procedures....

Patient Access Representative - Nelson Clinic - Days

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 21 hours ago

The Patient Access Representative handle all business functions in an assigned area to include reception, scheduling and registering patients for appointments and/or procedures....

Patient Access Representative - Children's Hospital of Richmond - Bon Air

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 21 hours ago

The Patient Access Representative handle all business functions in an assigned area to include reception, scheduling and registering patients for appointments and/or procedures....

Patient Access Representative - Emergency Department

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 21 hours ago

Terms and Conditions apply The ED Patient Access Rep registers patients in the Emergency Department by securing appropriate patient and insurance information; ensuring that registration data is correct...

ED Patient Access Representative - Revenue Cycle - Downtown

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 21 hours ago

Terms and Conditions apply The ED Patient Access Rep registers patients in the Emergency Department by securing appropriate patient and insurance information; ensuring that registration data is correct...

Patient Access Representative Senior - Children's Hospital at VCU - Glen Allen - Rotating

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 21 hours ago

Administration or closely related field from an accredited program Independent action(s) required: Able to cross cover all Patient access functions within the department and/or clinic....

Patient Access Specialist

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 1 day ago

Reviews eligibility responses in insurance verification system and appropriately selects the applicable insurance plan code, enters benefit data into system to support POS (Point of Service Collections...

Patient Service Representative - Southside Physicians Network - Family Medicine

  • Chester, VA (22 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chester, VA (22 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 2 days 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...

Patient Services Representative (PSR) - Physician Office - Richmond Cancer Institute Medical Oncology at St. Mary's Hospital

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 2 days 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...

Patient Access Representative - Massey Cancer Center - Days

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 4 days ago

The Patient Access Representative handle all business functions in an assigned area to include reception, scheduling and registering patients for appointments and/or procedures....

Patient Access Representative - Emergency Department - Tappahannock

  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (15 miles from Mechanicsville, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Terms and Conditions apply The ED Patient Access Rep registers patients in the Emergency Department by securing appropriate patient and insurance information; ensuring that registration data is correct...

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Salary for Healthcare Administrative Assistant Jobs in Mechanicsville, VA

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Highest Education Level

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