Medical Assistant (MA3101 - Helotes)

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs•Helotes, TX

5h•Hybrid

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 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 such as EKGs, vision and hearing screenings, and 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 in compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies.
Participates in and prepares for internal/external audits.
Maintains inventory of medical supplies, immunization, and operating supplies.
Ensures equipment is calibrated, charged, and cleaned.
Maintains and stocks medical supplies in exam rooms.
Registers patients, updates patient information, and performs data entry of demographics.
Verifies and activates appropriate patient insurance plans.
Ensures accurate posting of encounter data.
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 internally and externally, greeting customers and addressing concerns.
Assists with other departments as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.