Certified Senior Medical Assistant - Neurology (Clear Lake)
About the role
The Certified Senior Medical Assistant - Neurology position at Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is responsible for providing comprehensive medical assistance to patients under the supervision of a physician. The role requires five years of experience in highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for examinations and treatments, including obtaining vital signs and performing medication reviews.
- Documents all diagnostic measurements, treatments, and procedures accurately in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
- Coordinates care with other healthcare providers and community resources as needed.
- Ensures patient compliance with recommendations, medications, and follow-up appointments.
- Assists with sterilization of instruments and maintenance of exam and treatment rooms.
- Participates in departmental quality and safety initiatives.
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) - American Heart Association.
- CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA).
Skills and Abilities
- 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 education.
- Five years of medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline.
Benefits
No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.
Pay
No specific pay details are provided in the job posting.
Schedule
The job shift is Day.
Supplemental Requirements
- Uniform: Yes
- Scrubs: Yes
- On Call: No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area.
Company Profile
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.