Healthcare Front Desk & Admin Specialist

Altus Community Healthcare; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Community Healthcare in Waco, TX seeks an Administrative Assistant to support front desk operations, patient check-in, and billing-related tasks.

The role requires friendly, professional interaction, data entry accuracy, and adherence to HIPAA. The AA will handle phone calls, appointment scheduling, and maintain patient records and daily deposits.

Strong organizational and computer skills are essential; healthcare setting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of office experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle phone calls and data entry with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Stand and greet patients at arrival in a friendly, professional manner.
• Maintain patient charts and input demographic information.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls.
• Process co-payments and daily deposits; maintain financial logs.
• Perform clerical duties including mail, fax, copy, and scanning.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organized

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Altus Community Healthcare in Waco, TX seeks an Administrative Assistant to support front desk operations, patient check-in, and billing-related tasks.

The role requires friendly, professional interaction, data entry accuracy, and adherence to HIPAA. The AA will handle phone calls, appointment scheduling, and maintain patient records and daily deposits.

Strong organizational and computer skills are essential; healthcare setting experience preferred.