Medical Assistant Certified - Multi Specialty

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Longview, Texas. The role involves assisting healthcare professionals in patient care, performing accurate data entry, and verifying insurance. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma, CMA certification, and ideally have 1 year of medical office experience. The position requires full-time availability from 8AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday, and a caring demeanor is essential for effective communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in patient care.
• Accurate data entry of charges and patient registrations.
• Insurance verification and scheduling patient appointments.

Skills

Communication

Data Entry

Insurance Verification

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