Medical Assistant - Colon & Rectal Surgery

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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 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.

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
Two years+ of experience as a Medical Assistant 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

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