Clinical Medical Assistant & Patient Care Coordinator

CommUnityCare Health Centers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnityCare Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to interview patients, record histories, and measure vitals. You will verify demographic and insurance data, enter into EHR/EPM, and assist with exams, lab tests, and specimen collection.

The role requires completing pre-visit planning, managing patient flow, and coordinating referrals and prescriptions under Standing Delegation Orders. CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Diploma and/or National Medical Assistant Certification.
• Completion of a medical assistant externship.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient and record history; measure vital signs and assess comfort.
• Verify demographics, insurance, vitals; enter data into EHR/EPM.
• Greet patients, answer calls, provide information, and verify data.
• Collect and document CLIA-waived lab tests (e.g., urine dip, pregnancy, glucose).
• Perform specimen collection (blood, urine, stool, sputum) as needed.
• Assist with exams/treatments, prepare rooms, sterilize instruments.
• Complete pre-visit planning to support clinical visits.
• Administer medications per formulary and standing orders.
• Dismiss patients and complete orders and care plans.
• Participate in orientations and mandatory meetings; support team communication.
• Coordinate patient care including referrals, authorizations, and scheduling; follow up on tests.
• Maintain medical records, labs, authorizations, X-rays, and prior care data.
• Maintain clean, disinfected exam rooms and equipment; assist as scribe when needed.
• Document visits and procedures with provider; educate patients on risks/benefits.
• Prepare referral letters; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Vital signs collection

EHR data entry

Medical assisting

Communication

Clinical workflow coordination

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

National Medical Assistant Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR/EPM

Charting

Job description

CommUnityCare Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to interview patients, record histories, and measure vitals. You will verify demographic and insurance data, enter into EHR/EPM, and assist with exams, lab tests, and specimen collection.

The role requires completing pre-visit planning, managing patient flow, and coordinating referrals and prescriptions under Standing Delegation Orders. CPR certification is required.