Medical Assistant - Front & Back Office Pro

CommuniCare Health Center Careers; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both front and back office operations in a fast-paced primary care setting.

Responsibilities include injections, EKGs, patient history and vitals, appointment prep, and insurance verification. Strong customer service and computer skills are essential; BLS is required and some travel to other clinic sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one 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.
• Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change.

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 and screenings.
• Obtains patient medical history, vital signs, and ensures that quality metrics are completed and documented; prepares for audits.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies, immunization and operating supplies; ensures equipment is calibrated and charged.
• Registers patients, updates demographics, and verifies insurance; posts encounter data to funding/insurance plans.
• Completes end-of-day reconciliation reports; ensures cash is secured and deposited.
• Prepares for next-day clinic by chart preparation, pre-registering patients, and program eligibility screening.
• Provides exceptional customer service; greets customers and addresses concerns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Front office

Back office

Injections

EKG

Vital signs

Patient communication

Customer service

Personal computer skills

Travel to other clinics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification or Diploma

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

CommuniCare Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both front and back office operations in a fast-paced primary care setting.

Responsibilities include injections, EKGs, patient history and vitals, appointment prep, and insurance verification. Strong customer service and computer skills are essential; BLS is required and some travel to other clinic sites may be needed.