Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Data Entry

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care, data entry, and insurance verification. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, professionalism, and effective communication with patients and staff.

The ideal candidate will hold CMA certification and BLS, with 1 year of medical office experience preferred. This full-time position follows a 7 AM to 7 PM schedule and requires a dedication to quality patient care in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

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

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

BLS certification

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care, data entry, and insurance verification. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, professionalism, and effective communication with patients and staff.

The ideal candidate will hold CMA certification and BLS, with 1 year of medical office experience preferred. This full-time position follows a 7 AM to 7 PM schedule and requires a dedication to quality patient care in a clinical setting.