CMA – Orthopedic Surgery: Patient Care

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Louisiana seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care through data entry, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling. The role requires effective communication skills, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and CMA certification. Full-time work from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday is required. This position focuses on maintaining professional care and assisting in medical office environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies.
• Assisting healthcare providers in delivering medical care.
• Accurate data entry of charges and patient registration.
• Insurance verification and recording statistics.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments.

Skills

Effective communication

Data entry

Patient care

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