Medical Assistant (MA3928 - MAC)

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

Under general supervision performs both front office and back office duties to include related support services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB 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

Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change

REQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.

Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.

Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Visual: Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors

Physical: Sitting 20-30% of time and standing, walking 70-80% of time. Lift up to 25 lbs; push and pull up to 45 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School/GED or better in General Business.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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