Senior Certified Medical Assistant & Clinical Resource

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) to provide advanced support for examinations, procedures and treatments under physician or RN supervision. The role includes EMR super-user duties, scheduling, and ensuring medical necessity compliance.

The Sr. MA will act as a clinical resource and preceptor, training Medical Assistants and orienting staff, while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Certified Medical Assistant and BLS certification required; CPT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment and dressing changes.
• Schedule patient appointments and verify medical necessity for care.
• Verify eligibility for care and maintain compliant documentation.
• Serve as preceptor and clinical resource, training and orienting others.

Skills

Clinical skills

EMR proficiency

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) to provide advanced support for examinations, procedures and treatments under physician or RN supervision. The role includes EMR super-user duties, scheduling, and ensuring medical necessity compliance.

The Sr. MA will act as a clinical resource and preceptor, training Medical Assistants and orienting staff, while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety in a fast-paced clinic environment.