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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: • 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