Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

CLS Health; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare system in Huntsville, Texas, is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Rheumatology clinic. This role involves providing comprehensive care to patients, ensuring all medical and administrative procedures are efficiently executed. Candidates should have certification, along with at least two years of experience, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include health, life, and disability insurance, among others.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Two years+ of experience as a Medical Assistant required.
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance billing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and prepare vital information.
• Assist physicians with procedures and wound care.
• Manage patient scheduling and authorization processes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Education

Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 our Rheumatology clinic located in the Huntsville area. 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 willing to trave 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