Medical Assistant: Front & Back Office Patient Care

CommuniCare Health Centers (Texas); San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Centers (Texas) seeks a Medical Assistant to support front and back office operations, including patient intake, vitals, and coordinating referrals. The role requires strong patient service and clerical skills within a primary care setting.

Responsibilities include administering injections, assisting with EKGs and screenings, maintaining records, managing supplies, and supporting audits. Requires high school diploma, 1 year MA experience or MA cert, EMR/EHR familiarity, BLS

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with EMR/EHR preferred.
• Experience in a primary health care setting preferred.
• Knowledgeable of personal computers.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
• Ability to travel to other clinic sites as needed

Responsibilities

• Assists with the day‑to‑day operations of the front and back office. Ensures that all medical assistant tasks and duties are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Administers injections, assists with non-invasive and direct patient care procedures, such as EKGs, vision and hearing screenings, waive testing.
• Obtains patient medical history, vital signs, and ensures that all quality metrics are completed and documented in compliance with the centers regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies, immunization and operating supplies. Ensures that all equipment is calibrated, charged, and cleaned.
• Registers patients to include updating patient information, data entry of demographics, and any other required information as described by policy.
• Completes end of day reconciliation reports, ensures that cash collected reconciles with system cash report and ensures that cash is secured and deposited into safe at end of day.
• Prepares for next day clinic by identifying appointment types and chart preparation; Updates proof of income, pre-registering patients, and screening patients for program eligibility.
• Provides exceptional customer service internally and externally. Greets each customer with appropriate introduction. Addresses concerns prior to end of interaction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Finger Dexterity

Talking

Hearing

Visual

Physical stamina

Education

High School/GED

Medical Assistant Diploma/Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

CommuniCare Health Centers (Texas) seeks a Medical Assistant to support front and back office operations, including patient intake, vitals, and coordinating referrals. The role requires strong patient service and clerical skills within a primary care setting.

Responsibilities include administering injections, assisting with EKGs and screenings, maintaining records, managing supplies, and supporting audits. Requires high school diploma, 1 year MA experience or MA cert, EMR/EHR familiarity, BLS