Medical Assistant Certified - Primary Pediatric

Christus Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Medical Assistant will support patient care in a primary pediatric setting, performing data entry for registrations and insurance verification with accuracy and care.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, scheduling, answering phones, verifying benefits, and maintaining patient accounts with professionalism and teamwork.

The role emphasizes clear communication with patients, families, and healthcare staff, and adherence to OneCHRISTUS competencies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting 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.

Skills

Data entry

Insurance verification

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CMA certification

Job description

Medical Assistant Certified - Primary Pediatric

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.