CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Tyler Specialty Pulmonary

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care through accurate data entry, insurance verification, and scheduling. The CMA will communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff while maintaining a professional and caring demeanor.

Required CMA certification and BLS, with 1 year of medical office experience preferred. High School Diploma or Equivalent is required or preferred as noted. This is a full-time on-site position with standard hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, NPs, and PAs in delivering medical care.
• Accurate data entry of charges and patient registrations.
• Perform insurance verification and update patient accounts.
• Schedule patient appointments and answer calls.
• Inform patients of benefits and changes to providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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.

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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