Medical Assistant I - Podiatry

CLS Health PLLC•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

CLS Health is a growing, physician-led healthcare system in Houston, Texas, providing holistic, multispecialty care. The Medical Assistant I supports a multispecialty medical practice by helping deliver safe, effective, and efficient patient care. This role includes patient intake and rooming, chart and document preparation, clinic-room upkeep, medication and authorization support, assistance with examinations and procedures, patient education, scheduling, and follow-up communications. The position may require travel to other CLS Health locations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical office or customer service environment.
Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance billing.

Responsibilities

Room patients and interview or update their chief complaint, medical history, medication list, and vital signs.
Prepare patient charts one week in advance and verify benefits reports.
Scan documents into the appropriate patient charts.
Ensure 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 medication prior authorizations or determinations.
Ensure the physician is in-network and that an authorized, up-to-date referral is in the patient’s chart.
Assist the physician in the exam room with wound care and/or procedures.
Follow up on calls and voicemails and document phone logs and conversations.
Educate and inform patients about diagnostic imaging, labs, referrals, and procedures ordered by physicians.
Schedule patients for upcoming appointments after the physician sees them.
Obtain authorization before sending orders when needed.
Distribute faxes from the main fax line to the appropriate team members.
Travel to other CLS Health locations.
Perform related duties as required.