Certified Medical Assistant (Stone Oak)

Snelling is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Assistant ($14.00-$17.00/hr) for a clinic in North San Antonio (Stone Oak).
The CMA will be responsible for answering incoming phone calls, scheduling appointments, taking payments, taking payments, making deposits, checking in/out patients, and managing the schedule. Another main responsibility is to assist clinic providers with vital signs, history, medical records management, and other procedures necessary in a medical practice.
 
Duties of Position:

• Assists with all patient care issues as directed by the physician
• Assists with patient care in exam rooms as required
• Answers incoming phone calls and directs caller accordingly
• Makes appointments for patients per instructions from the Clinic Manager
• Checks in patients, giving them appropriate paperwork and/or instructions
• Takes co-pays, coinsurance, and deductible payments
• Verifies insurance according to the health plan
• Coordinates attorney offices regarding medical records
• Maintains strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data
• Transmits medical records according to HIPPA law
• Responds to patient care questions and concerns
• Files charts and paperwork; update electronic health records as instructed
• Assists with completion of home health care orders/forms
• Transcribes dictation as directed by the physician
• Assists with special projects as directed
• Performs other duties as required for smooth function of front and back office

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year experience as a receptionist and/or MA in a medical office or related health field
• Certification as Medical Assistant
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of health care insurance practices and compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer relations skills