Medical Assistant (MA1108 - San Marcos)

CommuniCare•San Marcos, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs both front office and back office duties, including related support services. This role assists with the day-to-day operations of the clinic, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. Responsibilities include patient care, administrative tasks, maintaining supplies, and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum one (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant and/or a Medical Assistant Diploma and/or a Medical Assistant Certification.
Knowledgeable of personal computers.
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association.
Ability to travel to other clinic sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EMR/EHR preferred.
Experience in a primary health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the day-to-day operations of the front and back office, ensuring timely and efficient completion of medical assistant tasks.
Coordinates referrals and patient communication.
Administers injections and assists with non-invasive and direct patient care procedures (e.g., EKGs, vision/hearing screenings, waive testing).
Assists with medical examinations within the scope of practice.
Obtains patient medical history and vital signs, ensuring compliance with quality metrics and regulatory requirements.
Participates in and prepares for internal/external audits.
Maintains inventory of medical and immunization supplies, ensuring equipment is calibrated, charged, and cleaned.
Stocks required medical supplies in exam rooms.
Registers patients, updates information, and performs data entry of demographics.
Verifies and activates patient insurance plans.
Ensures accurate posting of encounter data and posts to appropriate funding/insurance plans.
Completes end-of-day reconciliation reports, secures cash, and prepares for deposit.
Prepares for the next day's clinic by identifying appointment types, preparing charts, updating proof of income, pre-registering patients, and screening for program eligibility.
Provides exceptional customer service, greeting customers and addressing concerns.
Assists with other departments as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.