Senior Medical Assistant: Lead Clinician & Preceptor

Houston Methodist; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) to provide expert clinical support under physician and nurse supervision. The role involves assisting with examinations, procedures, and patient care, while ensuring compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA, and organizational policies.

The Sr. MA also trains Medical Assistants and may schedule appointments and verify care eligibility. The position emphasizes advanced assessment, patient communication, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Five years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline.
• Certified Medical Assistant and BLS certification required.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with EMR and clinical workflows; ability to support advanced examinations and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, and dressing changes.
• Schedule patient appointments and verify eligibility for care.
• Provide preceptor and clinical resource duties, training, and orientation for Medical Assistants.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EMR proficiency

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Medical instruments

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) to provide expert clinical support under physician and nurse supervision. The role involves assisting with examinations, procedures, and patient care, while ensuring compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA, and organizational policies.

The Sr. MA also trains Medical Assistants and may schedule appointments and verify care eligibility. The position emphasizes advanced assessment, patient communication, and maintaining