Multi-Site Senior Medical Assistant - Specialty Care Clinics (Clear Lake and surrounding area)

Houston Methodist • Houston, TX

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About The Position

At Houston Methodist, the Multi-Site Senior Medical Assistant, (Multi-Site Sr. MA) position is responsible for working at multiple sites, within multiple specialties and service lines. The Multi-Site Sr. MA is responsible for providing high quality support of patient care and services, while functioning as an expert and demonstrating highly competent knowledge in the more technical and advanced examinations and treatments. The Multi-Site Sr. MA must communicate appropriately and carry out delegated medical assistant level tasks for the assigned patient population, under the direct supervision of a Physician, APP and/or Registered Nurse. This position oversees appropriate scope of practice, (i.e. Hand Hygiene Validator, EMR super-user) as well as performing patient check in/check out functions, appointment scheduling, ensuring medical necessity compliance and verifying eligibility for care. This position supports timely, accurate claims submission and may perform registration and/or other revenue cycle functions. The Multi-Site Sr. MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards as well as company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline.

Responsibilities

• Role models and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results.
• Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data.
• Independently executes the duties and serves as a clinical resource in the department, using advanced skills and competencies.
• Performs patient check in/out functions and obtains accurate scheduling and registration data.
• Coordinates patient flow as directed with consistency, timeliness and expert skill.
• Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures.
• Communicates with patient, obtains, and documents vital signs and medical history.
• Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart.
• Provides care coordination with hospital, ED, consulting physicians and/or community resources.
• Reports observations, conditions, and problems of patients to the physician and/or nurse.
• Accurately performs routine tests on patients such as EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.
• Serves as a liaison for the patient, medical staff, and third parties.
• Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, and ordering supplies.
• Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance, and outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees