Medical Assistant - Dermatology

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