Senior Medical Assistant - Primary Care; Medical Center

Overview

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group

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.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
• Experience:
  
  Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Required - Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT. NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT; BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
• Preferred - CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a customer service-oriented manner
• Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures
• Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical records
• Demonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment
• Provide safe, patient-centered, compassionate and competent care
• Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes
• Completes required continuous training, maintains current certifications
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation
• Understand the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease process
• Demonstrates advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practice

• Role models and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Lead and initiate problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitate teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance.
• Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information. Teach peers to critically think and explain rationale for decisions. Foster open, professional communication to achieve mutual understanding.
• Independently execute the duties and responsibilities of preceptor, serve as a clinical resource in the…