Join our team as a Clinical Assistant and help build healthy families and strong communities. As part of our care team, you'll reduce health disparities by connecting patients with essential services. Working in our non-profit FQHC is both exciting and rewarding, offering a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. If you're passionate about healthcare equity and making a difference, apply now!Working with us isn't just a job it's an opportunity to be part of something truly impactful!We are looking for Clinical Assistants in the following locations: GeorgetownRound RockPflugervilleJob Description:The Clinical Assistant plays a dual role for front and back office clinical functions, spending about 50% of their time in each role. They perform a variety of duties that are clerical in nature, as well as assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing team members.What you will do:Deliver front-line customer service to patients, offering initial patient customer service, including greeting, scheduling appointments, data entry into NextGen, and file creation.Handles patient check-in/out and explains payment options like sliding scale fees, Medicare, Medicaid, and financial aid.Gather and record patient payments, prepare deposits, and adhere to cash handling protocols.Conduct patient intakes, income screenings, and verify/authorize insurance.Offers conflict resolution and addresses patient concerns with care and positivity.Create and maintain confidential patient files and records.Uphold clinical competencies and ensure compliance with quality metrics set by the Quality Council.Clinical Duties:Obtain, evaluate, and record patient historyObtain and measure vital signs and record information on patients' chartsPrepare and maintain examination/treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and inventory of medical supplies and materials.Assisting the examination of patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff.Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff.May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.Prepare and administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff.Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests.Ability to follow standing orders and provide treatments according to established protocols.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED requiredBilingual in spanish huge plusSix months prior experience in a professional administrative or related capacity is required, with prior medical office or healthcare setting experience preferred.Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers from the American Heart Association is required.Medical Assistant Certificate from one of the following organizations preferred.1. CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)2. RMA - American Medical Technologists (AMT)3. CCMA- National Health Career Association (NHA)4. NRCMA through National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)5. NCMA- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)What you can expect:Team support, career training and growthDiversity, equity and inclusive work environmentWork-life balancemeaningful work environmentHoliday, sick pay, personal leave, vacation, other forms of leaveexceptional benefitsvendor discountstraining and development