Senior Medical Assistant: Clinical Expert & Preceptor

Houstonmethodistcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) to perform advanced medical assisting tasks under physician or RN supervision. This role includes clinical support, scheduling, eligibility checks, and acting as a preceptor and clinical resource within the department.

The position emphasizes hands-on patient care, high quality documentation, and adherence to CLIA/HIPAA/NCQA standards within a non-exempt, clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex or chronic disease management experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant and Basic Life Support certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations, procedures, and dressings.
• Schedule patient appointments and verify eligibility for care.
• Preceptor and clinical resources to Medical Assistants; train and orient others.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Medical records

Problem solving

Teamwork

Patient care

Computer skills

Continuous training

Advanced assessment

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) to perform advanced medical assisting tasks under physician or RN supervision. This role includes clinical support, scheduling, eligibility checks, and acting as a preceptor and clinical resource within the department.

The position emphasizes hands-on patient care, high quality documentation, and adherence to CLIA/HIPAA/NCQA standards within a non-exempt, clinical setting.