Lead CMA - Patient Care & Team Training

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care by preparing patients and treatment rooms, entering data, and verifying insurance. The CMA will maintain HIPAA/OSHA standards and assist with minor procedures.

The role requires a CMA certification, BLS, and 2+ years of clinical experience. Schedule is 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday–Friday, and the position is full-time.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.
• BLS required.
• Minimum of two (2) or more years of relevant experience required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Keeps manager informed of any issues with patients, staff or physicians that are beyond their comfort level or are questionable.
• Monitors quality control standards (immunization logs, waived testing, drug sample logs, equipment sterilization logs, etc).
• Resolves less complicated patient, staff, and physician issues.
• Reports to manager any associate non-compliance with approved policies.
• Provides staff training/onboard check list.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Utilizes knowledge of sterile technique and infection control procedures requires to clean and disinfect rooms and equipment, sterilizes instruments as needed.
• Prepares, maintains, and orders inventory supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization, and other departmental supplies.
• Assists provider in preparing for minor surgeries or physicals.
• Assists with scheduling of tests, treatments and referrals.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments, answering phones and keeping providers informed of changes and informing patients of their benefits.
• Maintains patient files, record and other information in a professional manner following policy and procedures regarding documentation.
• Complies and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
• Maintains established CHRISTUS Health policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Follows the CHRISTUS Health guidelines related to HIPAA to prevent unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Performs other related work as required.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

BLS certification

2+ years clinical experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care by preparing patients and treatment rooms, entering data, and verifying insurance. The CMA will maintain HIPAA/OSHA standards and assist with minor procedures.

The role requires a CMA certification, BLS, and 2+ years of clinical experience. Schedule is 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday–Friday, and the position is full-time.