CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Specialty General Surgery - Plastics and Cosmetics Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care in Longview, Texas. This full-time role involves data entry, scheduling, and ensuring efficient communication with patients and medical staff. Ideal candidates possess CMA certification and a background in medical offices, demonstrating professionalism and effective patient interaction.

Qualifications

• CMA certification in the state of employment is required.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and medical staff in delivering patient care.
• Accurate data entry and insurance verification.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage communications.

Skills

Data Entry

Communication

Judgment

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 in the state of employment is required.
• BLS required.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time

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