Medical Assistant (Administrative)

About the role

Community Health Centers of America is seeking a full-time Administrative Medical Assistant to join our team at the Salida Administrative Office. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our medical services by managing scheduling, insurance eligibility, and communication between providers and long-term care facilities. This position works in an office setting providing administrative support to providers working at contracted care facilities in the surrounding area.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule provider appointments
• Verify insurance eligibility and coordinate with insurance companies for proper billing procedures
• Maintain accurate files and medical records
• Perform data entry related to patient billing, transcription, and insurance claims
• Follow legal and ethical standards in all tasks

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a corresponding setting is preferred
• EMR and Microsoft Office proficiency
• High School Diploma
• Medical Assistant certificate
• Current BLS certification
• Attention to detail and organization skills
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and voluntary
• 3 weeks vacation, 7 holidays, and paid sick time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)