Medical Assistant (MA1103 - San Marcos)
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 front and back office, ensuring medical assistant tasks are completed efficiently. It involves coordinating referrals, patient communication, administering injections, assisting with non-invasive procedures like EKGs and screenings, and obtaining patient medical history and vital signs. The position also requires maintaining medical supply inventory, registering patients, verifying insurance, preparing for the next day's clinic, and providing exceptional customer service. Other related duties may be assigned.
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 met and documented.
- Participates in and prepares for internal/external audits.
- Maintains inventory of medical, immunization, and operating supplies; ensures 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 appropriate patient insurance plans.
- Ensures accurate posting of encounter data to 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
