Medical Assistant Certified - Podiatry (78362)

CHRISTUS Health; Ham Lake (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care and data entry accuracy. You will verify insurance, register patients, and maintain detailed records while communicating effectively with patients, families, providers, and payers.

The position requires CMA certification and BLS, with typical hours 8AM–5PM, Monday–Friday, and a Full Time work type at a Minnesota site.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in providing medical care.
• Performs accurate data entry for patient registration and insurance verification.
• Verifies patient insurance and records statistics.
• Assists with scheduling patient appointments and communicating benefits to patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 year medical office experience

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

BLS certification

Job description

DescriptionSummary

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/SkillsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.
• Experience1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.
• BLS required.

Work Schedule

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type

Full Time