CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatric Neurosurger

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care and ensure accurate data entry for registrations and insurance verification.

The role emphasizes professional, compassionate patient interaction and collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to deliver high‑quality care. A CMA certification and BLS are required, with a 8AM–5PM, Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time