Medical Assistant (Administration)

Community Health Centers of America; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Community Health Centers of America is seeking a full-time Administrative Medical Assistant to join our Salida administrative office. The role includes scheduling provider appointments, verifying insurance eligibility, and maintaining patient records in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Medical Assistant certification, EMR experience, and can communicate effectively with providers and facilities. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus for serving the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare administration or related field.
• Medical Assistant certification or diploma is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word).
• EMR experience is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Bilingual: Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule provider appointments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and coordinate with insurers for billing.
• Maintain accurate files and medical records.
• Data entry related to patient billing, transcription, and claims.
• Follow legal and ethical standards in all tasks.

Skills

Spanish fluency

MS Office

EMR experience

Organization

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant certification

High School diploma

Tools

EMR software

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Community Health Centers of America is seeking a full-time Administrative Medical Assistant to join our team at the Salida Administrative Office. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our medical services by managing scheduling, insurance eligibility, and communication between providers and facilities. This position works in an office setting providing administrative support to providers working at partner care facilities in the surrounding area.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Duties:

• Answer phones and schedule provider appointments


• Verify insurance eligibility and coordinate with insurance companies for proper billing procedures


• Maintain accurate files and medical records


• Perform data entry related to patient billing, transcription, and insurance claims


• Follow legal and ethical standards in all tasks

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in healthcare administration or a related field


• Medical Assistant certification


• Microsoft Office experience (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word)


• EMR experience


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification


• Strong organizational and communication skills


• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment


• Speak Spanish fluently

Join us and make a difference in the lives of our patients by ensuring they receive the highest level of care.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift


• Day shift


• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• medical assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• medical assistant certification or diploma (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Salida, CA 95368 (Required)

Work Location: In person