Certified Medical Assistant - Pedi Multi Specialty

Certified Medical Assistant - Pedi Multi Specialty at Christus Health summary:

The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing data entry, patient registration, insurance verification, and assisting medical providers in a pediatric multi-specialty setting. The role requires effective communication with patients, families, healthcare staff, and insurance companies while ensuring accurate record keeping and scheduling. Certification as a CMA and BLS is required, with a preference for prior medical office experience.

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

Keywords:

Certified Medical Assistant, patient care, insurance verification, data entry, medical office, pediatric care, scheduling appointments, BLS certification, patient registration, medical assisting