Medical Assistant Certified - Specialty Cardiology

Christus Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Longview, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care through accurate data entry for registration and insurance verification, while demonstrating good judgment and a professional, caring manner.

The role involves assisting physicians and clinicians, maintaining patient accounts, verifying benefits, scheduling appointments, answering calls, and communicating changes to providers and patients. CMA certification and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• CMA certification is required.
• BLS required.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in delivering medical care.
• Enter charges accurately on patient accounts, register patients and update accounts.
• Verify insurance and record statistics.
• Schedule patient appointments, answer phones, and inform patients of their benefits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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