Certified Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

Certified Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health at Christus Health summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant in Behavioral Health supports patient care by performing tasks such as patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling appointments, and communicating effectively with patients and healthcare personnel. This role requires a Certified Medical Assistant certification and involves assisting physicians and nurse practitioners to ensure quality care. The position emphasizes professionalism, data accuracy, and effective coordination within a healthcare setting.

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, behavioral health, patient registration, insurance verification, medical office, scheduling appointments, data entry, patient care support, healthcare communication, BLS certification