CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Specialty Gastroenterology - Full Time

MedStar Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care activities. The role includes data entry, insurance verification, and assisting medical personnel in providing care. Candidates must possess CMA certification and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners in patient care.
• Perform insurance verification and data entry of patient accounts.
• Schedule patient appointments and communicate with patients.

Skills

Effective Communication

Data Entry

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time