Senior Medical Assistant Certified- Primary Care (Memorial Green)

About the role

The Senior Medical Assistant Certified- Primary Care position at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is responsible for providing comprehensive support to primary care providers in managing patients with complex, chronic diseases. This role requires a minimum of five years of medical assistant experience with a focus on highly complex cases or in a specialty discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams and treatments, ensuring all necessary paperwork and preparations are completed.
• Assists with diagnostic testing, including drawing blood and performing urinalysis.
• Administers medications and monitors patient responses.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans for patients.
• Ensures patient safety and comfort during medical procedures.
• Communicates with patients to gather and document medical and social histories.
• Coordinates patient care across different departments and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and organized medical records.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline.
• A certification as a Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA, or Registered Medical Assistant.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) 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 interact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of medical practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate and organized medical records.
• Proficiency in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposes.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Positive and professional demeanor.

Benefits

Our organization offers competitive benefits, including:

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $40,000 - $60,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a day shift schedule.

Supplemental Requirements

• Uniform: Yes
• Scrubs: Yes
• On Call: No
• Travel: Within the Houston Metropolitan area

Company Profile

With more than 40 locations throughout the Greater Houston area, Houston Methodist Primary Care Group provides quality, compassionate care to the entire family and to the communities where our patients work and live. As part of the Houston Methodist health system — one of the nation’s leading health systems — the Primary Care Group offers efficient access to world-class specialty care and hospital services from a network comprised of the nation’s leading hospitals and health care professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.