Medical Assistant I - Primary Care

CLS Health; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 in Houston, Texas is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support multispecialty clinics. You will room patients, take vitals, update complaints and histories, and prepare charts and documents.

The role requires a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, at least two years of experience, and bilingual ability. You will handle chart preparation, referrals, and patient education, with daily travel to CLS Health locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accreditation organization
• Minimum of two years of Medical Assistant experience
• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish or other)

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vitals.
• Interview/update chief complaint and medical history.
• Prepare patient charts in advance and verify benefits reports.
• Scan documents to patient charts and maintain organized files.
• Stock and clean exam rooms before/after visits and end of day.
• Assist physicians with procedures and wound care.
• Obtain pre-authorization for medications as needed.
• Follow up on calls and document interactions.
• Schedule upcoming appointments after visits.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Assistant Certification/Registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

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!

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.
• Prepares patient charts a week in advance.
• 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
• Two years+ of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Must be bilingual
• Must be willing to travel to other CLS Health locations
• 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