Clinical Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk

CommUnityCare; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CommUnityCare in Austin, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient intake, basic clinical duties and clerical tasks. You will interview patients, record vitals and assist with procedures, ensuring accurate data entry into the EHR/EPM system.

Responsibilities include collecting and documenting lab tests, prepping examination rooms, administering medications per formulary, and maintaining a clean clinic environment. CPR certification required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Diploma and/or National Medical Assistant Certification verifying graduation from a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent military healthcare experience.
• Completion of a medical assistant externship.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record history, measure vitals and BMI.
• Verify patient demographics, insurance, vitals and medications; enter data into EHR/EPM.
• Greet and assist patients, answer calls and provide information.
• Collect and document CLIA-waived lab tests (urine dip, pregnancy, glucose, FOBT, influenza, strep).
• Collect, prepare and document specimen collection (blood, urine, stool, sputum).
• Support clinical visits by preparing patients and rooms; assist with exams and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

National Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

CommUnityCare in Austin, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient intake, basic clinical duties and clerical tasks. You will interview patients, record vitals and assist with procedures, ensuring accurate data entry into the EHR/EPM system.

Responsibilities include collecting and documenting lab tests, prepping examination rooms, administering medications per formulary, and maintaining a clean clinic environment. CPR certification required.