Senior Medical Assistant: Clinical Leader & Preceptor

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) to provide high-quality clinical support under physician and nurse supervision. The role includes advanced clinical tasks, EMR supervision, and mentoring other medical assistants in a fast-paced environment.

The Sr. MA assists with examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, dressing changes, and care coordination, while scheduling appointments and confirming medical necessity and eligibility for care in compliance with

Qualifications

• Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline.
• Certified Medical Assistant and BLS certification required.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments and dressing changes.
• Schedule patient appointments and verify eligibility for care.
• Preceptor and clinical resource to Medical Assistants; train and orient others as appropriate.

Skills

Patient communication

EMR systems

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Documentation

English proficiency

Clinical assessment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) to provide high-quality clinical support under physician and nurse supervision. The role includes advanced clinical tasks, EMR supervision, and mentoring other medical assistants in a fast-paced environment.

The Sr. MA assists with examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, dressing changes, and care coordination, while scheduling appointments and confirming medical necessity and eligibility for care in compliance with