Medical Assistant (MA2006 - Boerne)

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs•Boerne, 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, documentation, supplies, and customer service. Scheduled hours and/or 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 Medical Assistant certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Finger dexterity and normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.
Ability to frequently convey detailed or important instructions clearly and accurately.
Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information, including hearing a whispered voice at five feet.
Ability to perform frequent and regular repetitive motions using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Visual acuity sufficient to evaluate patients and prepare or inspect documents and other materials, including accurately viewing computer monitors.
Ability to sit 20–30% of the time and stand or walk 70–80% of the time.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and push or pull up to 45 pounds.
Ability to bend at the waist and twist and turn along the axial plane.

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 duties efficiently and on time.
Coordinate referrals and patient communications.
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, complete and document quality metrics in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, and participate in preparation for internal and external audits.
Perform medical assistant duties in all areas.
Maintain inventories of medical, immunization, and operating supplies; ensure equipment is calibrated, charged, and clean; and 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 patients 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.