CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Spohn Specialty Oncology Hematology

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care, perform data entry for registration and insurance verification, and maintain a professional, caring manner.

You will assist physicians, schedule appointments, verify benefits, and coordinate with insurance and staff. CMA certification and BLS are required; 1 year of medical office experience is preferred; full-time, 8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in providing care.
• Accurate data entry of charges, patient registration, and updating patient accounts.
• Insurance verification and recording statistics.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments and answering phones; inform patients of benefits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

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