Medical Assistant - Primary Care

CLS Health PLLC•League City, TX

just now•Onsite

About The Position

CLS Health is a growing physician-led healthcare system in Houston, Texas, that focuses on providing patients with holistic, multispecialty care. They are looking for 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.

Requirements

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accreditation organization or a graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
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 preferred
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.
Must be proficient in taking manual blood pressure readings.
Prepares patient charts a week in advance and verifies benefits reports.
Scanning documents to the appropriate patient charts.
Make 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 the 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 before sending any orders when needed.
Distribute faxes from the main fax line to appropriate team member(s)
Performs related duties as required.