Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Data Entry

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care with accurate data entry and insurance verification. The CMA will demonstrate professional, caring conduct while communicating effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians and assistants, registering patients, verifying benefits, and scheduling appointments. A CMA certification and BLS are required; a high school diploma is preferred and 1 year of medical

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CMA certification is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in a medical office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in patient care.
• Enter charges, register patients, and update accounts accurately.
• Verify insurance and record statistics.
• Schedule appointments, answer phones, and inform patients of benefits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Communication with patients

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

BLS certification

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care with accurate data entry and insurance verification. The CMA will demonstrate professional, caring conduct while communicating effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians and assistants, registering patients, verifying benefits, and scheduling appointments. A CMA certification and BLS are required; a high school diploma is preferred and 1 year of medical