CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Tyler Specialty Arrhythmia Center

CHRISTUS Health System; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Tyler, TX to support patient care with accurate data entry, insurance verification, and scheduling assistance. The role requires CMA certification and BLS, with a typical workday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday in a full-time capacity.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff, demonstrating professionalism and compassionate care while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or preferred.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• CMA certification required; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS competencies (Leader of Self, Others, or Leaders).
• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in delivering medical care.
• Accurate data entry of charges, patient registration, and updating accounts.
• Insurance verification and recording statistics.
• Assist with scheduling, phone coverage, and communicating benefits to patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

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