Medical Assistant: Front & Back Office Specialist

CommuniCare Health Center Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Center in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support front and back office operations. Under general supervision you will assist with referrals, patient communication, injections, EKGs, screenings, and basic examinations.

You will also manage patient registration, insurance activation, and chart preparation for each visit. The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of MA experience or MA certification; BLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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. Assists in the coordination of referrals, and patient communication.
• Administers injections, assists with non-invasive and direct patient care procedures, such as EKGs, vision and hearing screenings, waive testing. Assists with medical examinations as specified and within the medical assistant scope of practice.
• 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. Participates and prepares for Center internal/external audits. Ability to perform medical assistant duties in all areas.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies, immunization and operating supplies. Ensures that all equipment is calibrated, charged, and cleaned. Maintains and stocks required medical supplies in exam rooms.
• Registers patients to include, updating patient information, data entry of demographics, and any other required information as described by policy. Verifies and activates appropriate patient insurance plans as needed. Ensures accurate posting of encounter data and posts to appropriate funding/insurance plans.
• 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. Assists with other departments as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

EMR/EHR experience

Personal computers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

CommuniCare Health Center in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support front and back office operations. Under general supervision you will assist with referrals, patient communication, injections, EKGs, screenings, and basic examinations.

You will also manage patient registration, insurance activation, and chart preparation for each visit. The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of MA experience or MA certification; BLS certification is preferred.