CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatric GI

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care, verification of insurance benefits, and accurate data entry for registrations and billing. The role emphasizes professional communication with patients, families, and providers while maintaining a caring approach.

Required CMA certification, BLS, and one year of medical office experience are preferred. The position offers a full-time schedule in a clinical setting with standard 5 days of work per week.

Qualifications

• CMA certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in delivering patient care.
• Enter charges accurately on patient accounts and assist with insurance verification.
• Verify insurance coverage and record statistics related to patient visits.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, answer phones, and inform patients of their benefits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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