# Healthcare Administrative Support

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/healthcare-administrative-support

Healthcare Administrative Support staff handle the front-line operational tasks that keep medical practices and hospital departments running, including patient intake, appointment scheduling through medical scheduling software, and insurance verification. They enter and update records in the EHR, greet patients, and answer questions with strong customer service skills, often serving as receptionists, medical secretaries, or patient service representatives. These roles typically require a high school diploma or certificate and provide the first point of contact between patients and the healthcare system.

Top skills: [Customer Service](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/customer-service)

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