CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Tyler Specialty Pulmonary

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job 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 CMA 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. Schedules include 8AM–5PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the OneCHRISTUS competencies.
• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in delivering superior medical care.
• Accurate data entry of charges, patient registration, and updates to accounts.
• Insurance verification and recording of statistics.
• Assist with scheduling, answer phones, keep providers informed of changes, and inform patients of their benefits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Medical office experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (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:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time