Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ambulatory Triage

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support patient care in a high-volume ambulatory setting. You will perform data entry for registrations and insurance verification, communicate clearly with patients, families, and providers, and help ensure timely, compassionate service.

The CMA will work closely with nurses and clinicians, handle triage components, schedule appointments, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CMA certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assisting 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.

Skills

Data entry

Phone-based communication

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support patient care in a high-volume ambulatory setting. You will perform data entry for registrations and insurance verification, communicate clearly with patients, families, and providers, and help ensure timely, compassionate service.

The CMA will work closely with nurses and clinicians, handle triage components, schedule appointments, and maintain accurate records.