CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Kerrville Surgery Center

CMA, Certified Medical Assistant - Kerrville Surgery Center at Christus Health summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant provides essential support services in patient care, including accurate data entry, insurance verification, and appointment scheduling. They assist medical staff such as physicians and nurse practitioners while maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and insurance entities. The role requires CMA certification, strong organizational skills, and the ability to perform various administrative and clinical tasks 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 Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

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