Medical Assistant- Primary Care

Medical Assistant 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 an experienced Medical Assistant for a Primary Care medical practice. The medical assistant should perform a supportive role in delivering comprehensive care to the patient that is safe, effective, and efficient.

• 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.
• 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)
• Travel to other CLS Health Locations
• Performs related duties as required.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

• 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.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish.
• Must be willing to travel to other CLS Health locations.
• 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care