Senior Medical Assistant Certified - Liver Center (Medical Center)

About the role

The Senior Medical Assistant Certified - Liver Center position at Houston Methodist is a full-time, non-exempt role located at the Medical Center. This position requires a Certified Medical Assistant certification from AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA, or Registered Medical Assistant, along with BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to report pertinent patient care information and data.
• Prepares and documents vital signs, chief complaints, and reviews medications and medical/social histories.
• Follows up with patients to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab/x-ray results, and other appointments.
• Coordinates care with hospital, ED, consulting physicians, and community resources as needed.
• Assists in the execution of pre-visit planning workflows and provides care under the supervision of a physician or clinic leadership.
• Performs routine tests such as EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.
• Cleans and maintains exam and treatment rooms, as well as supplies and equipment.
• Manages resources efficiently and prioritizes daily tasks without unnecessary overtime.
• Maintains a high standard of patient care and ensures the privacy and safety of patients and families.
• Develops and improves skills of team members and participates in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Five years of medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job.
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers.
• Knowledge of medical practice and care of patients, including assisting with examinations, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.
• Proficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes.
• Keeps up-to-date with department-specific requirements and maintains current certifications.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Day shift.

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 a part of Houston Methodist's strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. The group enables physicians to maintain autonomy in clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.