Medical Assistant Certified - Multi Specialty - Shreveport, LA
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open medical assistant jobs in Louisiana post a median of $22.48 an hour, the middle half $20.69–$22.50, across 7 jobs that state their pay. Medical assistants employed in Louisiana earn a median of $17.46 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport reported 42 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,868,803 hours worked: 4.5 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System
Medicare gives Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Louisiana's hospitals average 2.8). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 9% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Louisiana hospitals by rating.
Medical assistant jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 24.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 81.0%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.89x · Clicks 29
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.0% · Stating an hourly rate 45.7%
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About the job
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:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
From CHRISTUS Health's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic health system with hospitals and clinics in Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico.
Based in Irving, TXHires in Texas, Louisiana, New MexicoPay on its listings: 0.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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