CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Tyler Nursing Float Pool

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support patient care under supervision. You will handle accurate data entry for registrations, insurance verification, and billing updates in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires CMA and BLS certifications, plus about 1 year of medical office experience. PRN/per diem availability is expected to meet patient needs and scheduling demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• 1 year of medical office experience is preferred.
• CMA certification is required; BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in patient care.
• Accurate data entry of charges, patient registration, and updating records.
• Verify insurance and document statistics.
• Schedule patient appointments and answer phones; inform patients of benefits.
• Notify providers of changes and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Insurance verification

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA certification

BLS 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

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed