Medical Assistant Certified - Urgent Care

CHRISTUS Health • Longview, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing related services, including accurate patient registration and insurance verification. The role requires sound judgment and effective communication with patients, families, licensed personnel, insurance companies, and third-party payers, while maintaining a professional and caring manner. The Medical Assistant assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in providing medical care and handles patient account data, scheduling, phone calls, and related office activities.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in providing medical care.
• Enter charges accurately on patient accounts, register patients, and update patient accounts.
• Verify insurance and record statistics.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments and answering phones.
• Keep providers informed of changes and inform patients of their benefits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED