Senior Medical Assistant - Cardiology Clinic - (Medical Center)

Houston Methodist • Houston, TX

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About The Position

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) position is responsible for functioning as an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge in the more technical and advances examinations and treatments necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated medical assistant level tasks under the direct supervision of a Physician and/or Registered Nurse for assigned patient populations, for providing high quality support of patient care and services. This position oversees appropriate scope of practice (i.e. Hand Hygiene Validator, EMR super-user). The 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. The Sr. MA position participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care. Other duties for the Sr. MA position include independently and expertly performing the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to Medical Assistants, training and orienting others as appropriate.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes.
• Performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards.
• Participates in patient care under the direction of a physician.
• Schedules patient appointments and verifies eligibility for care.
• Acts as a preceptor and clinical resource to Medical Assistants.
• Facilitates teamwork and communicates effectively with the interprofessional health care team.
• Documents care administered and all diagnostic measurements in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
• Reports observations and conditions of patients to the physician and/or nurse.
• Performs routine tests on patients such as EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes daily tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED