Medical Assistant: Front & Back Office Pro

CommuniCare Health Center Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Center Careers is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform front and back office duties under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with referrals, patient communication, injections, EKGs, and basic patient care within the MA scope of practice.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of MA experience or MA certification/diploma, and BLS certification. EMR/EHR experience and primary care exposure are preferred; travel to other clinic sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Experience with EMR/EHR preferred.
• Experience in a primary health care setting preferred.
• Knowledgeable of personal computers.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to travel to other clinic sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists with day-to-day operations of front and back office.
• Assists in coordination of referrals and patient communication.
• Administers injections and assists with non-invasive procedures (EKGs, screenings).
• Obtains patient history and vital signs; documents quality metrics.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies and ensures equipment is calibrated and stocked.
• Registers patients, updates demographics, and verifies insurance plans.
• Performs end-of-day reconciliation of cash and deposits.
• Prepares for next-day clinic, including pre-registration and eligibility screening.
• Provides exceptional customer service and assists with other departments as needed.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Patient communication

Data entry

EMR/EHR

BLS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

CommuniCare Health Center Careers is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform front and back office duties under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with referrals, patient communication, injections, EKGs, and basic patient care within the MA scope of practice.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of MA experience or MA certification/diploma, and BLS certification. EMR/EHR experience and primary care exposure are preferred; travel to other clinic sites may be needed.