Medical Assistant Certified - Specialty Podiatry

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care through accurate data entry, insurance verification, and professional communication with patients and staff. The role demands CMA certification and BLS, with a typical 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, Monday–Friday.

This full-time position emphasizes accurate record-keeping, teamwork with clinicians, and compassionate patient service as central to daily operations.

Qualifications

• CMA certification is required; BLS is required.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist 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.

Connaissances

Data entry

Insurance verification

Patient communication

Medical office procedures

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

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