Certified Medical Assistant & Patient Care Data Coordinator

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Louisiana to support patient care. You will perform data entry for registrations and insurance verification, and communicate professionally with patients and families, licensed staff, and payers to ensure accurate records and smooth visits.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, insurance verification, and coordination with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to deliver quality care.

Qualifications

• CMA certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assisting physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in delivering 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.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Insurance verification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Louisiana to support patient care. You will perform data entry for registrations and insurance verification, and communicate professionally with patients and families, licensed staff, and payers to ensure accurate records and smooth visits.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, insurance verification, and coordination with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to deliver quality care.