Medical Assistant I - Podiatry

Description:

About CLS Health CLS Health is a growing healthcare system in Houston, Texas that is taking a different approach to healthcare. We are a physician-led healthcare group that focuses on providing patients with holistic, multispecialty care. We're a dynamic team on a mission to provide better healthcare options for Houstonians!

We are Looking for:

Someone who is an experienced Medical Assistant for a multispecialty medical practice. The medical assistant should perform a supportive role in delivering comprehensive care to the patient that is safe, effective, and efficient.

Responsibilities:

Rooming the patient Interview/update patient's chief complaint, medical history, medication list, and take vitals. Prepares patient charts a week in advance and verifies benefits reports. Scanning documents to appropriate patient charts. Makes sure all rooms are stocked and clean before clinic, after each patient, and at the end of the day. Refill patient medications as directed by a physician and obtain Pre-Authorization/Determination for medications. Ensures that physician is in-network and authorized/up-to-date referral is in the patient's chart. Assist the physician in the exam room with any wound care and/or procedures. Follow up on calls/voicemails and document phone log/conversation Educates and informs the patient of any DI, labs, referrals, and procedures physicians might have ordered. Schedules patients for upcoming appointments after the physician sees the patient. Obtains authorization prior to sending any orders when needed. Main fax line- Distribute faxes to appropriate team member(s) Travel to other CLS Health Locations Performs related duties as required.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental Insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Requirements:

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accreditation organization or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program Experience in a medical office or customer service environment preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively Strong attention to detail and accuracy Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance billing preferred