Medical Assistant Certified - Cardiology

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care through accurate data entry, registration, and insurance verification. The role requires strong communication with patients and staff in a busy medical office.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians and nurses, scheduling appointments, answering calls, and verifying benefits. A CMA certification and BLS are required, with 1 year of medical office experience preferred. Full-time, 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting 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.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Scheduling

Phone handling

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

BLS Certification

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