Certified Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Data Entry

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care with accurate data entry, insurance verification, and professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

The role requires CMA certification and BLS, with a typical 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday–Friday schedule. Previous medical office experience is preferred for this full-time position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in patient care.
• Data entry of charges on patient accounts, registering patients, and updating accounts.
• Insurance verification and recording statistics.
• Schedule patient appointments and answer phones; inform patients of benefits.
• Communicate with patients, families, and providers professionally.

Skills

1 year medical office experience

BLS

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CMA certification

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care with accurate data entry, insurance verification, and professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

The role requires CMA certification and BLS, with a typical 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday–Friday schedule. Previous medical office experience is preferred for this full-time position.