Medical Administrative Assistant Hiring Guide | LinkedIn

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Medical administrative assistants ensure that patients receive accurate and organized care. They typically work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities where they are responsible for scheduling appointments, welcoming patients, recording and maintaining records, and much more. They also carry out various office duties, such as taking inventory of supplies and organizing any needed maintenance. In sum, medical administrative assistants have many responsibilities, and they often act as the friendly, helpful face of a medical office.

You might hire a medical administrative assistant to:

Greet visitors and patients at a medical facility

Record and maintain records of patients’ medical histories
Provide upkeep for a medical office space
Schedule patients’ appointments and tests

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills	Experience as a medical assistant
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail	Understanding of patient privacy laws
Familiarity with patient management software systems like Veristream and AdvancedMD	Fluency or skills in a second language
Knowledge of inventory management processes	Proven collaborative skills in a medical environment
Experience as an administrative assistant	Professional commitment to patient care