Medical Assistant Certified - Cardiology

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care and perform data entry, insurance verification, and scheduling duties. The role emphasizes professional communication with patients, families, staff, and payers, while maintaining accuracy and a caring approach.

Requirements include CMA certification and BLS, with a preference for a High School diploma and about 1 year of medical office experience. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Louisiana.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in providing medical care.
• Accurate data entry of charges on patient accounts and patient registration.
• Insurance verification and recording of statistics.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, answer phones, and inform patients of benefits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Attention to detail

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

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time