Medical Assistant Certified - Primary Care

DescriptionSummary: 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 Additional Information: - Specialty: Medical Assistant - Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, United States - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.