Medical Assistant Certified-Urgent Care

Company: Christus Health
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Medical Assistant Certified-Urgent Care at Christus Health summary: The Certified Medical Assistant in Urgent Care supports patient care through data entry, insurance verification, and assisting healthcare providers. They communicate effectively with patients, families, and insurance companies while maintaining professionalism. Responsibilities include scheduling, accurate charge entry, and updating patient information to ensure efficient clinical operations. 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: MIDS - 12 HOURS Work Type: Full Time Keywords: Certified Medical Assistant, Urgent Care, Patient Registration, Insurance Verification, Medical Data Entry, Healthcare Support, BLS Certified, Scheduling, Patient Care Assistance

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