Medical Assistant Certified - *Pediatric Patient Pool*

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The CHRISTUS Health facility in Tyler, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care through accurate data entry, insurance verification, scheduling, and patient communication. The CMA will assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, ensuring a professional and caring approach.

Requirements include CMA certification, BLS, and at least 1 year of medical office experience; High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• CMA certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• Full-time schedule: 8AM-5PM, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

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