Certified Medical Assistant - Endocrinology and Diabetes Care Clinic

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care through data entry, insurance verification, and assisting medical staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective communication skills and a caring demeanor. This full-time position offers a varied work schedule and the opportunity to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians and nurse practitioners in medical care.
• Accurate data entry for patient accounts and insurance verification.
• Scheduling patient appointments and answering phones.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant will perform various services and related activities in support of patient care including accurate data entry for patient registration and insurance verification. The Certified Medical Assistant demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and communicates effectively with all patients; families; licensed personnel; insurance companies and third-party payers. Demonstrates a professional and caring manner.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assisting the physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in giving superior medical care.
• Accurate Data Entry of charges on patient accounts, registering patients, and updating patient accounts.
• Insurance Verification and recording of Statistics.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments, answering phones, keeping providers informed of changes, and informing patients of their benefits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.
• BLS required.

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time