Medical Assistant - Primary Care

CLS Health; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; 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 for a multispecialty practice. You will support the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The ideal candidate has CMA or RMA credentials, 2+ years of experience, and strong communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR/EHR systems is required, along with attention to detail and the ability to multitask.

Qualifications

• Certified or registered Medical Assistant with national accreditation.
• 2+ years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Experience in a medical office or customer service environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and document chief complaint, medical history, medications, and vitals.
• Prepare charts and verify benefits; schedule appointments.
• Assist physicians in exam rooms and wound care.
• Process referrals and prior authorizations; maintain chart integrity.
• Ensure rooms are stocked; scan documents and manage phones.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

Certified Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

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!

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)
• 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 preferred
• 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