CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Beaumont Specialty Orthopedic Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Beaumont, Texas is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care, including accurate data entry for registration and insurance verification. You will communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, and maintain a professional and caring demeanor.

The role requires CMA certification and BLS, with a 7 AM - 5 PM schedule, full-time. Prior medical office experience is preferred to deliver high-quality patient service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in giving 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

Effective communication

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

BLS certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant will perform various services and related activities in support of patient care including accurate data entry for patient registration and insurance verification. The Certified Medical Assistant demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and communicates effectively with all patients; families; licensed personnel; insurance companies and third-party payers. Demonstrates a professional and caring manner.

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.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.
• BLS required.

Work Schedule:

7AM - 5PM

Work Type:

Full Time