Medical Assistant (MA1107 - San Marcos)

CommuniCare•San Marcos, TX

5d•Onsite

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 clinic, ensuring timely and efficient completion of medical assistant tasks. Responsibilities include patient care, administrative duties, 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 and duties.
Assists in the coordination of referrals and patient communication.
Administers injections, assists with non-invasive and direct patient care procedures (e.g., EKGs, vision and hearing screenings, waive testing).
Assists with medical examinations 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.
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 system cash reports 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.
Greets each customer with an appropriate introduction and addresses concerns prior to the end of the interaction.
Assists with other departments as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.