CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Longview Nursing Float Pool

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care, including accurate data entry for registration and insurance verification. The role emphasizes professional conduct and effective communication with patients, families, and third-party payers.

This PRN/Per Diem position requires CMA certification and BLS. The candidate will assist clinicians, handle data entry, and help with scheduling and benefits communication, while upholding CHRISTUS Health standards of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in delivering medical care.
• Data entry of charges on patient accounts, patient registration, and updating accounts.
• Verify insurance and record statistics for patient encounters.
• Schedule patient appointments, answer phones, and inform patients of benefits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

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:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed