Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Medical Assistant for Dermatology Clinic

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 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) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements:

• 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