Medical Assistant Certified - Specialty Pain Mgmt

CHRISTUS Health • San Antonio, TX

2d

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing a variety of services and related activities, including accurate patient registration data entry and insurance verification. The role requires good judgment, effective communication with patients, families, licensed personnel, insurance companies, and third-party payers, and a professional, caring manner.

The Certified Medical Assistant assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in providing medical care. The position also handles patient account updates and charges, insurance verification, statistics recording, appointment scheduling, phone calls, provider updates, and communication with patients about their benefits. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• One year of medical office experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate good judgment and effective communication with patients, families, licensed personnel, insurance companies, and third-party payers.
• Demonstrate a professional and caring manner.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Meet the 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.
• Inform patients of their benefits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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