Medical Assistant I - Rheumatology

CLS Health; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CLS Health in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support a multispecialty practice. You will room patients, collect vitals, update medical histories, and assist physicians with wound care and procedures.

The role requires bilingual capabilities, chart preparation, benefits verification, and travel to other CLS Health locations. Prior medical office or customer service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accreditation.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.
• Willing to travel to other CLS Health locations.
• Experience in a medical office or customer service environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance billing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooming the patient.
• Interview/update patient’s chief complaint, medical history, medication list, and take vitals.
• Prepare patient charts a week in advance and verify benefits reports.
• Scan documents to appropriate patient charts.
• Keep rooms stocked and clean before/after patients and end of day.
• Refill patient medications and obtain pre-authorization/determination.
• Ensure physician is in-network and referrals are up-to-date.
• Assist physician in exam room with wound care and procedures.
• Follow up on calls/voicemails and document conversations.

Skills

Bilingual

Multitask

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Graduate of approved MA program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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

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.

Requirements

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accreditation organization or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program
• 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