CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Tyler Float Pool

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care through accurate data entry for registration and insurance verification. The CMA will communicate effectively with patients, families, and providers, maintaining a professional and caring manner.

Responsibilities include assisting clinicians, data entry of charges, insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and patient benefit explanations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in delivering medical care.
• Perform accurate data entry of charges for patient accounts and register patients.
• Verify insurance and record relevant statistics.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments and answering phones.
• Keep providers informed of changes and explain patient benefits to them.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Patient support

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