Certified Senior Medical Assistant - General Surgery (Sugar Land)

About the role

The Certified Senior Medical Assistant position at Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group focuses on providing comprehensive support to general surgery patients. This role requires a minimum of five years of medical assistant experience with a strong background in managing chronic diseases.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring all necessary paperwork and preparations are completed.
• Assists with diagnostic procedures, collecting samples and preparing patients for imaging tests.
• Administers medications and monitors patients for adverse reactions.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to develop and implement care plans for patients.
• Ensures accurate documentation of patient interactions and treatments in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinates patient care with other healthcare professionals and external resources as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline.
• Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or Registered Medical Assistant.
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA).
• CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA).

Skills

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers.
• Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients.
• Proficiency in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation.
• Understanding of the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease process.
• Advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practice.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Our organization offers competitive benefits including:

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $40,000 - $50,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is full-time with a day shift schedule.