Medical Administrative Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Medical Administrative Assistant includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Conduct interviews with patients to find out about their medical history and conditions
  • Keep in check and regularly update patients’ records
  • Confirm appointments and meetings with patients
  • Process insurance claims 
  • Execute different tasks using medical software such as EMR
  • Ensure patient record safety
  • Maintain hospital's financial records
  • Assist in budgeting
  • Provide answers to patients’ questions
  • Ensure patient satisfaction at all times
  • Keep abreast with all the new rules and regulations
  • Stay up to date with the latest technologies and best practices 
  • Assist with administrative duties as needed
  • Collaborate with other staff

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Medical Administrative Assistant duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Medical Administrative Assistant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.