Certified Senior Medical Assistant - Orthopedics (Woodlands)

About the role

This position is located at Houston Methodist Orthopedic Institute in The Woodlands, TX. As a Certified Senior Medical Assistant, you will support orthopedic specialists in managing complex patient cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures
• Preform medication reviews and document all care administered
• Follow up with patients to ensure compliance with recommendations
• Coordinate care with hospital, ED, consulting physicians and community resources
• Provide care coordination and patient education

Requirements

• Five years 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)

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education

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
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers
• Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients
• Skilled in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance
• Ability to solve problems, use good reasoning and judgment
• Provides safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent care
• Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work with peers in a team situation
• Possess an understanding of the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease process
• Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes
• Demonstrates advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practice

Benefits

• Non-exempt

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Day shift