Medical Assistant Certified - General

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care by performing data entry for registrations and insurance verification. You will communicate effectively with patients, families, and providers, maintaining a professional and caring demeanor.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians and nurses, entering charges, verifying insurance, and scheduling. Requirements include CMA certification, BLS, and at least a high school diploma; 1 year medical office experience

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in delivering medical care.
• Accurate data entry for charges, patient registration, and updating accounts.
• Verify insurance and record statistics.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, answer phones, and inform patients of benefits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Data entry

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR System

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