CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Mount Pleasant Specialty Orthopedic Surgery

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care and administrative tasks in a fast-paced medical office in Texas. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, insurance verification, and effective communication with patients, families, and providers.

Qualifications include CMA certification and BLS, with a preference for candidates with at least 1 year of medical office experience. The position is full-time with a typical 5-day week and 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• CMA certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in delivering care.
• Accurate data entry of charges, registration, and updating patient accounts.
• Perform insurance verification and recording of statistics.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments, answer phones, and inform patients of benefits.

Education

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:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time