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Actively engages in team huddles and staff meetings. Qualifications Education * High School Diploma or GED, Minimum (Required) Experience * 1 year Medical Office experience (Preferred) To learn more ...

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Memorial Hermann

This position manages and directs the Medical Staff Assistant. The position provides administrative support to the organized Medical Staff, officers of the Medical Staff and Administration of ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical staff assistant in the United States is $19.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical staff assistant?

Medical staff assistants are healthcare professionals who provide administrative and clerical support to medical staff within hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities. Their duties often include scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, handling correspondence, and assisting with billing tasks. By managing these essential administrative functions, medical staff assistants help ensure that healthcare teams can focus more on patient care. They play a vital role in keeping healthcare operations organized and efficient.

What are some common challenges medical staff assistants face when supporting healthcare teams?

Medical Staff Assistants often juggle multiple administrative tasks, such as scheduling, maintaining records, and managing communications, which can be challenging in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Adapting to frequent changes in priorities and ensuring accuracy under pressure are typical hurdles. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential, as this role requires close collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff to ensure seamless operations and patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical staff assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Staff Assistant, you need strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and a background in healthcare administration or a related field. Familiarity with medical terminology, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and scheduling software is typically required. Excellent communication, discretion, and multitasking skills help you support medical staff and interact with patients effectively. These skills are vital to ensure smooth clinic operations, accurate record-keeping, and high-quality support for healthcare teams.

What is the difference between Medical Staff Assistant vs Medical Office Coordinator?

AspectMedical Staff AssistantMedical Office Coordinator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification preferredHigh school diploma; administrative certifications optional
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesMedical offices, clinics, outpatient centers
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting medical staff, managing schedules, patient recordsManaging office operations, scheduling, billing, patient communication

The Medical Staff Assistant primarily supports medical staff with clinical and administrative tasks within healthcare settings. In contrast, the Medical Office Coordinator manages overall office operations, focusing more on administrative and clerical duties. Both roles are essential in healthcare environments but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Medical Staff Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,411 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Medical Staff Assistant

Newport News, VA • On-site

Riverside Health System
Hospitals • 201 - 500 employees
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$16.80 - $21.83/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Newport News, Virginia
Hiring Range
$16.80 - $21.83/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
Responsibilities include checking in and checking out patients, verifying insurance eligibility, maintaining patient registration by properly entering and updating patient demographics within the patient registration software, greeting patients while answering multi-phone lines, scheduling/rescheduling appointments, creating/scheduling referrals, completing chart prep and providing information to and for the patients. May be asked to float to other practices within the region providing support as needed.
What you will do
  • Ensures all patients' registration and demographics information is correct and updated as needed. Completes check-in and check-out in a timely manner. Collects payments from patients regarding appointments, forms, or past due balances. Monitors daily schedule including scheduling/rescheduling appointments, when necessary, i.e. doctor's illness, meetings, or vacation. Completes clerical chart prep, prepares and prints visit related documents, i.e. consents, receipts, visit summaries, etc.
  • Promotes the Riverside Care Difference through exceptional customer service. Greets all participants to the practice with immediate acknowledgment with eye contact and smile. Manages patient expectations with clear explanations. Uses good telephone etiquette including 4-part greeting and 3 rings or less guideline. Practices warm transfer and proper on-hold techniques.
  • Maintains referrals and insurance information. Obtains referrals or schedules referrals upon receipt from referring location. Ensures referrals are attached with an approved insurance authorization. Obtains insurance authorizations as necessary.
  • Recommends to practice manager any process improvements needed to improve quality of service. Maintains appearance and cleanliness of the reception area. Actively engages in team huddles and staff meetings.

Qualifications
Education
  • High School Diploma or GED, Minimum (Required)

Experience
  • 1 year Medical Office experience (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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