Medical Assistant (MA0123 - West)

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant performs front-office and back-office duties and related support services. The role supports daily clinic operations, patient care, registration and insurance processing, supply and equipment readiness, cash reconciliation, and preparation for upcoming clinic visits. The position may require travel to other clinic sites, and scheduled hours and work locations are subject to change.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant and/or a Medical Assistant diploma and/or a Medical Assistant certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Ability to travel to other clinic sites as needed.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including frequent hand and finger use, sitting, standing and walking, lifting up to 25 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 45 pounds, and bending and twisting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day front- and back-office operations and complete medical assistant tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Coordinate referrals and patient communication.
Administer injections and assist with non-invasive and direct patient-care procedures, including EKGs, vision and hearing screenings, and waived testing.
Assist with medical examinations within the medical assistant scope of practice.
Obtain patient medical histories and vital signs, and complete and document quality metrics in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Participate in and prepare for internal and external center audits; perform medical assistant duties in all areas.
Maintain inventory of medical, immunization, and operating supplies; ensure equipment is calibrated, charged, and clean; stock exam rooms.
Register patients, update patient information, enter demographic and other required data, verify and activate insurance plans, and accurately post encounter data to appropriate funding or insurance plans.
Complete end-of-day reconciliation reports, reconcile collected cash with system reports, and secure and deposit cash in the safe.
Prepare for the next day's clinic by identifying appointment types, preparing charts, updating proof of income, preregistering patients, and screening for program eligibility.
Provide exceptional internal and external customer service, greet customers appropriately, address concerns before the interaction ends, and assist other departments as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned.