Senior Medical Assistant Certified - Cardiology Clinic - Medical Center

About the role

The Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) position at Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is responsible for functioning as an expert and demonstrating 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. This position oversees appropriate scope of practice (i.e. Hand Hygiene Validator, EMR super-user).

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes.
• 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.
• May be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify 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.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent education.
• 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 and BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association. Preferred CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA).

Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
• Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes.
• Maintains current certifications.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

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Schedule

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