Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Pediatric

Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Pediatric at Christus Health summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing data entry, patient registration, insurance verification, and assisting healthcare providers. They communicate effectively with patients, families, and insurance entities while maintaining professionalism and adherence to healthcare standards. The role requires certification and experience in a medical office setting, working primarily with pediatric patients in a clinical environment.

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, pediatric care, patient registration, insurance verification, data entry, medical office, BLS certified, patient scheduling, healthcare support, clinical assistance