CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Longview Specialty Neurosurgery

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, Texas seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care, handle data entry for registrations, and verify insurance.

The CMA must have CMA certification and BLS, and typically works 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, performing tasks in collaboration with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Accurate data entry of charges, patient registration, and updating patient accounts.
• Insurance verification and recording statistics.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments, answering phones, and informing patients of benefits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data Entry

Insurance Verification

Scheduling

Patient 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.

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

Full Time