Medical Assistant - Podiatry
Job Type
Full-time
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 Podiatry 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
  • One year+ of experience as a Medical Assistant
  • One year+ of experience as a Medical Assistant in a Podiatry setting
  • Bilingual, 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