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CHRISTUS Health

Medical Assistant Certified - Behavioral Medicine

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Ruidoso, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/9/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$35,683 / year median in New Mexico

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

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 One

CHRISTUS

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 - 5

PM Monday-Friday Work Type:

Full Time