Senior Medical Assistant Certified- Cancer Center (West Houston/ Katy)

About the role

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 advanced 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.

Responsibilities

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.

• Participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant
• Schedules patient appointments, ensures medical necessity compliance, and verifies eligibility for care
• Independently and expertly performs the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to Medical Assistants, training and orienting others as appropriate
• Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures
• Completes pre-visit planning workflow prior to visit whenever possible, including completing and/or requesting appropriate documentation
• Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs, chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history (as appropriate)
• Documents, in patient’s electronic medical record (EMR), care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures

Requirements

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

Skills

• 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
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public, and possess an understanding of the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease process.