Certified Medical Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery Support

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care with accurate data entry for patient registration and insurance verification. The role emphasizes professional, caring interactions with patients, families, and staff while maintaining high standards of judgment and communication.

The position requires CMA certification and BLS, with a typical schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, and is full-time in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.
• BLS required.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care with accurate data entry for patient registration and insurance verification. The role emphasizes professional, caring interactions with patients, families, and staff while maintaining high standards of judgment and communication.

The position requires CMA certification and BLS, with a typical schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, and is full-time in Corpus Christi, Texas.