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:
We are seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join our Dermatology Clinic. The Medical Assistant plays a supportive role in delivering comprehensive patient care that is safe, effective, and efficient. This position assists providers with medical and surgical dermatology procedures while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.
Responsibilities:
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Room patients and prepare them for examination.
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Obtain and update the patient's chief complaint, medical history, medication list, allergies, and vital signs.
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Prepare patient charts in advance of scheduled appointments and verify insurance benefits and referrals as needed.
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Scan and upload patient documents, pathology reports, and outside medical records into the appropriate patient chart.
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Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked, and prepared before clinic, between patients, and at the end of each day.
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Assist the physician during dermatologic examinations, skin biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, incision and drainage procedures, and other in-office procedures.
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Prepare and maintain sterile instruments and procedure trays.
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Perform wound care and provide patients with post-procedure wound care instructions as directed by the physician.
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Refill patient medications as directed by the physician and obtain prior authorizations for medications when required.
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Obtain insurance authorizations for procedures, medications, laboratory testing, and referrals as needed.
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Ensure referrals and insurance authorizations are current and documented in the patient's chart.
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Follow up on patient calls and voicemails and accurately document all communications in the electronic medical record (EMR).
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Educate patients regarding biopsy results, medications, wound care, laboratory tests, referrals, and treatment plans as directed by the provider.
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Schedule follow-up visits, surgical procedures, and other appointments after the provider evaluation.
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Process and distribute incoming faxes to the appropriate team members.
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Maintain compliance with infection control, OSHA, and HIPAA guidelines.
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Perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits:
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401(k)
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401(k) matching
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Dental Insurance
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Disability insurance
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant certification preferred.
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Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a dermatology clinic preferred.
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Experience assisting with dermatologic procedures, including skin biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and wound care is highly preferred.
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Knowledge of dermatology terminology, EMR systems, and medical documentation.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
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Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment while providing exceptional patient care.
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Current BLS certification preferred
