CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Tyler Specialty Cardiology

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care at our Texas facility. You will handle data entry for registrations and insurance verification, and assist clinicians with patient care in a professional and caring manner.

Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, insurance verification, and maintaining accurate patient accounts and communications. CMA certification and BLS are required; 1 year of medical office experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in patient care.
• Data entry of charges, patient registration, and updating accounts.
• Insurance verification and recording of statistics.
• Schedule patient appointments and inform patients of their benefits.
• Answer phones and keep providers informed of changes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Medical office experience

Customer service

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