Medical Assistant (MA1107 - San Marcos)

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs•San Marcos, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs both front office and back office duties, including related support services. This role is crucial for the day-to-day operations of the clinic, ensuring efficient patient care and administrative tasks are completed.

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 tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Assists in the coordination of referrals and patient communication.
Administers injections and assists with non-invasive and direct patient care procedures such as EKGs, vision and hearing screenings, and waive testing.
Assists with medical examinations as specified and within the medical assistant scope of practice.
Obtains patient medical history and vital signs, ensuring quality metrics are completed and documented in compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies.
Participates in and prepares for Center internal/external audits.
Ability to perform medical assistant duties in all areas.
Maintains inventory of medical supplies, immunization, and operating supplies.
Ensures all equipment is calibrated, charged, and cleaned.
Maintains and stocks required medical supplies in exam rooms.
Registers patients, including updating patient information and data entry of demographics.
Verifies and activates appropriate patient insurance plans.
Ensures accurate posting of encounter data and posts to appropriate funding/insurance plans.
Completes end-of-day reconciliation reports, ensuring cash collected reconciles with the system cash report and that cash is secured and deposited.
Prepares for the next day's clinic by identifying appointment types and chart preparation.
Updates proof of income, pre-registers patients, and screens patients for program eligibility.
Provides exceptional customer service internally and externally, greeting each customer with an appropriate introduction and addressing concerns.
Assists with other departments as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.