Senior Medical Assistant Certified- ENT (Bellaire)

About the role

The Senior Medical Assistant Certified- ENT position at Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is responsible for providing comprehensive support to physicians and managing patient care in a specialized ENT clinic setting. This role requires a minimum of five years of medical assistant experience with a focus on chronic disease management or a specialty discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring all necessary paperwork and preparations are completed.
• Assists in diagnostic procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, rapid strep tests, and urinalysis.
• Ensures proper sterilization and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
• Communicates with patients regarding their medical history, symptoms, and treatment plans.
• Follows up with patients to ensure they are adhering to prescribed medications and follow-up appointments.
• Coordinates care with other healthcare providers and community resources as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and maintains high standards of patient care.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of medical assistant experience with a focus on chronic disease management or a specialty discipline.
• Absolutely required: Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or Registered Medical Assistant, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: CPT certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to provide compassionate and patient-centered care.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
• Proficiency in computer systems for documentation and work-related purposes.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

Our organization offers competitive benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is full-time and works a standard 8-hour day, Monday through Friday.

Supplemental Requirements

• Uniform: Yes
• Scrubs: Yes
• On Call: No
• Travel: Yes, within the Houston Metropolitan area.

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is a part of Houston Methodist's strategic plan to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. We enable physicians to maintain autonomy in their clinical practices while fostering growth within an academic environment.