What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/ Front Office Coordinator position at Graceville Pediatrics?
Medical Assistant / Front Office Coordinator
Graceville Pediatrics – Prosper, Texas
Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | $17–$21 per Hour
Work Location: In person
About the Position
Graceville Pediatrics is a new pediatric practice seeking a dependable, compassionate, and organized Medical Assistant / Front Office Coordinator.
This position combines clinical medical assisting with front-office and administrative responsibilities. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and families, communicates proactively, follows through on tasks, and is comfortable taking on different responsibilities in a small, growing practice.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Room patients and obtain vital signs and age-appropriate measurements, including height, weight, and head circumference.
- Review and document patient histories, medications, allergies, and pharmacy information.
- Prepare, clean, organize, and stock exam rooms.
- Assist the physician with examinations, procedures, and patient flow.
- Assist with vaccine administration and pediatric point-of-care testing within appropriate training, scope, and physician direction.
- Assist with prescription refill requests, referrals, prior authorizations, and clinical follow-up as directed.
- Accurately document patient information in eClinicalWorks (eCW).
- Follow HIPAA, infection-control, and patient-safety procedures.
Front Office and Administrative Responsibilities
- Welcome patients and families and provide friendly, professional service.
- Answer calls using RingRx, manage messages, and schedule and confirm appointments.
- Complete patient registration, check-in, and check-out.
- Collect copays, self-pay amounts, and patient balances as appropriate.
- Manage faxes, forms, medical records, and other patient documentation.
- Track outstanding tasks and follow up to ensure completion.
- Assist with supply inventory, document organization, and practice workflows.
- Help develop and maintain standard operating procedures as the practice grows.
Required Qualifications
- Medical Assistant training and/or relevant clinical medical assisting experience.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Friendly, professional, and compassionate demeanor with children and families.
- Comfortable using computers, electronic health records, email, and office technology.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
- Dependable, punctual, flexible, and willing to learn.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous pediatric medical practice experience.
- Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW).
- Experience with pediatric vaccines and point-of-care testing.
- Familiarity with RingRx or similar medical phone systems.
- CMA or RMA certification is a plus.
Schedule and Compensation
- Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Pay: $17–$21 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- On-the-job training.
We welcome applicants who are kind, resourceful, and interested in helping build an excellent experience for our patients and families.
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21