CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Shreveport Specialty OBGYN

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support patient care. You will assist providers, perform accurate data entry for registrations and billing, and verify insurance information to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires effective communication with patients, families, and staff, in a professional and caring manner. The position offers a standard 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule, Monday through Friday, with a full-time work type.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong data entry and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in delivering patient care.
• Accurate data entry of charges, patient registration, and updating accounts.
• Verify insurance information and record statistics.
• Schedule appointments, answer phones, and inform patients of benefits.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

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