Medical Assistant - Primary Care

CLS Health; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This role involves supporting primary care by ensuring patient care is safe, effective, and efficient. Responsibilities include rooming patients, updating medical histories, and assisting physicians during examinations. The ideal candidate will be a certified Medical Assistant with excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing holistic healthcare options in a supportive atmosphere, where your contributions will make a real difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with nationally recognized accreditation.
• Experience in a medical office or customer service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and updating medical histories.
• Assisting physicians with procedures and wound care.
• Educating patients about referrals and procedures.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Bilingual

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Graduate of Approved Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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!

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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 primary care 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
• Bilingual Preferred
• 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care