Senior Certified Medical Assistant - Clinical Resource

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) to deliver high‑level medical assistant support under Physician or RN supervision. The role includes expert clinical tasks, preceptor duties, EMR super‑user responsibilities, and adherence to CLIA, HIPAA and NCQA standards.

The Sr. MA will assist with exams, procedures, treatments and dressing changes, coordinate appointments, verify medical necessity, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline.
• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Required: Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or Registered Medical Assistant or EMT and BLS.
• Preferred: CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA).

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment and dressing changes.
• Schedule patient appointments and ensure medical necessity compliance; verify eligibility for care.
• Independently perform preceptor and clinical resource duties; orient and train others.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards; support EMR documentation.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient communication

Clinical care

EMR proficiency

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Preceptor

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

MyChart

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) to deliver high‑level medical assistant support under Physician or RN supervision. The role includes expert clinical tasks, preceptor duties, EMR super‑user responsibilities, and adherence to CLIA, HIPAA and NCQA standards.

The Sr. MA will assist with exams, procedures, treatments and dressing changes, coordinate appointments, verify medical necessity, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR.