Medical Assistant: Front & Back Office Specialist

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs is seeking a Medical Assistant to support front and back office operations in a healthcare setting. You will assist in injections, EKGs, screenings, and patient care, while updating demographics, insurance, and encounter data in EMR/EHR systems.

The role requires at least a high school diploma with 1 year MA experience or MA diploma/certification, and BLS certification. Prior primary care experience and PC skills are preferred, with hours subject to change.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year experience as Medical Assistant and/or MA Diploma/Certification.
• Experience with EMR/EHR preferred.
• Experience in a primary health care setting preferred.
• Knowledgeable of personal computers.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Assists with front and back office operations; coordinates referrals and patient communication.
• Administers injections and assists with basic patient care procedures (EKGs, screenings).
• Obtains medical history and vital signs; supports audits and quality metrics.
• Maintains inventory and ensures equipment is calibrated, charged, and cleaned.
• Registers patients and verifies insurance, posts encounter data.
• Performs end-of-day reconciliations; manages cash handling and deposits.
• Prepares for next-day clinic; pre-registers patients and screens for eligibility.
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

EMR/EHR experience

Healthcare customer service

PC proficiency

BLS certification

Primary health care experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs is seeking a Medical Assistant to support front and back office operations in a healthcare setting. You will assist in injections, EKGs, screenings, and patient care, while updating demographics, insurance, and encounter data in EMR/EHR systems.

The role requires at least a high school diploma with 1 year MA experience or MA diploma/certification, and BLS certification. Prior primary care experience and PC skills are preferred, with hours subject to change.