Medical Assistant (MA5706 - Allergy Institute)

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs•Shavano Park, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs both front office and back office duties to include related support services. This role assists with the day-to-day operations of the front and back office, ensuring all medical assistant tasks are completed efficiently. It involves patient care, administrative tasks, and maintaining medical supplies and equipment.

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 quality metrics are documented in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Prepares for and participates in internal/external audits.
Maintains inventory of medical, immunization, and operating supplies.
Ensures equipment is calibrated, charged, and cleaned; stocks medical supplies in exam rooms.
Registers patients, updates information, and enters demographic data.
Verifies and activates appropriate patient insurance plans.
Ensures accurate posting of encounter data to appropriate funding/insurance plans.
Completes end-of-day reconciliation reports, ensuring cash collected matches system reports and is secured.
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 patients and addressing concerns.
Assists other departments as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.