Medical Assistant Certified - Specialty Urology

CHRISTUS Health System; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care through accurate data entry, insurance verification, and clerical tasks. The role involves assisting physicians and care teams, maintaining professional communication with patients and staff, and upholding a caring, organized approach.

Requirements include CMA certification, BLS, and a High School Diploma or equivalent. One year of medical office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in giving medical care.
• Accurate data entry of charges on patient accounts and registering patients.
• Insurance verification and recording statistics.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments, answering phones, and informing patients of their benefits.

Skills

High School Diploma

Interpersonal communication

Data entry

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

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