Medical Assistant - Dermatology

CLS Health; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CLS Health, a dermatology-focused clinic in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to support physicians during dermatologic examinations and procedures. You will room patients, document medical histories, and manage chart preparation and referrals.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, familiarity with EMR systems, and a dedication to delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year Medical Assistant experience in dermatology preferred.
• Experience assisting with dermatologic procedures and wound care is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for examination.
• Obtain and update patient chief complaint, medical history, medications, allergies, and vital signs.
• Prepare charts and verify insurance benefits and referrals as needed.
• Assist the physician during dermatologic procedures and related wound care.
• Maintain sterile instruments and clean exam rooms; manage EMR documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job 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!

Description

About 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

We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join our Dermatology Clinic. The Medical Assistant plays a supportive role in delivering comprehensive patient care that is safe, effective, and efficient. This position assists providers with medical and surgical dermatology procedures while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare them for examination.
• Obtain and update the patient\'s chief complaint, medical history, medication list, allergies, and vital signs.
• Prepare patient charts in advance of scheduled appointments and verify insurance benefits and referrals as needed.
• Scan and upload patient documents, pathology reports, and outside medical records into the appropriate patient chart.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked, and prepared before clinic, between patients, and at the end of each day.
• Assist the physician during dermatologic examinations, skin biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, incision and drainage procedures, and other in-office procedures.
• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments and procedure trays.
• Perform wound care and provide patients with post-procedure wound care instructions as directed by the physician.
• Refill patient medications as directed by the physician and obtain prior authorizations for medications when required.
• Obtain insurance authorizations for procedures, medications, laboratory testing, and referrals as needed.
• Ensure referrals and insurance authorizations are current and documented in the patient\'s chart.
• Follow up on patient calls and voicemails and accurately document all communications in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients regarding biopsy results, medications, wound care, laboratory tests, referrals, and treatment plans as directed by the provider.
• Schedule follow-up visits, surgical procedures, and other appointments after the provider evaluation.
• Process and distribute incoming faxes to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain compliance with infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a dermatology clinic preferred.
• Experience assisting with dermatologic procedures, including skin biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and wound care is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of dermatology terminology, EMR systems, and medical documentation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment while providing exceptional patient care.
• Current BLS certification preferred