CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Douglas Primary Family Med

CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Douglas Primary Family Med at Christus Health summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing tasks such as patient registration, insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and assisting medical providers. This role requires strong communication skills and professionalism while interacting with patients, families, and healthcare personnel. Certification as a CMA and BLS is required, along with preferred medical office experience and competency in data entry and administrative duties.

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

Keywords:

Certified Medical Assistant, patient care, insurance verification, patient registration, medical office, data entry, BLS certification, appointment scheduling, medical support, healthcare communication