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Sr Medical Assistant Certified

3 months ago

Houston, Texas, United States Houston Methodist Hospital Full time
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) position is responsible for functioning as an expert and demonstrates highly competent knowledge in the more technical and advances examinations and treatments necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated medical assistant level tasks under the direct supervision of a Physician and/or Registered Nurse for assigned patient populations, for providing high quality support of patient care and services.

This position oversees appropriate scope of practice (i.e. Hand Hygiene Validator, EMR super-user).

The Sr. MA position assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes.


This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures.

The Sr.

MA position participates in patient care which is under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant.

This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care.

Other duties for the Sr.

MA position include independently and expertly performing the duties and responsibilities of preceptor and clinical resource to Medical Assistants, training and orienting others as appropriate.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSRole models and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results.

Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole, by leading and initiating problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance.

Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

Teaches peers to critically think by verbally expressing rationale for decisions and follows up consistently. Facilitates open, professional, communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example.

Independently executes the duties and responsibilities of preceptor, serves as a clinical resource in the department, using advanced skills and competencies, guiding and mentoring colleagues' though processes in order to provide optimal patient care.

Provides structured feedback with examples.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a Physician, Registered Nurse, or clinic leadership procedures, using cultural diversity and inclusion principles.

Complete pre-visit planning workflow prior to visit whenever possible, including completing and/or requesting appropriate documentation. In collaboration with the provider team, anticipates the needs of the specific patient population.

Communicates with patient, obtains and documents vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), chief complaint(s), preforms medication(s) review, discusses/reviews medical and social history (as appropriate).

Documents, in patient's electronic medical record (EMR). care administered, all diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Follow-up with patient as appropriate to ensure compliance with recommendations, medications, lab/x-ray results, special visits, PCP visits, dieticians, diabetes educators, etc.

Ensures patient utilization and activation of MyChart.
Provides care coordination with hospital, ED, consulting physicians and/or community resources whenever appropriate to including handling patient inquiries.
Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the physician and/or nurse. Recognizes abnormal clinical findings and reports them appropriately. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
Accurately performs routine tests on patients such as EKG, rapid strep, urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests.
Sterilizing instruments and equipment; prepare, clean and maintain exam and treatment rooms, as well as supplies and equipment.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSUses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.

Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, and ordering supplies.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the department.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDevelops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Actively participates in professional development and the development of ongoing educational activities at a department-based level.
Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement activities.
Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATIONHigh School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)WORK EXPERIENCEFive years medical assistant experience with highly complex, chronic disease management or in a specialty discipline
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIREDRMA - Registered Medical Assistant (AMT) through an approved credentialing certification agency, i.e. American Association of Medical Assistant, American Medical Technologists ORCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP) ORCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) ORCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant (NHA) ORCAAMA - Credentialed member, American Academy of Medical Administrators

(AAMA) ORCCMA - National Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA) OREMT - Emergency Medical Technician - State Licensure ANDBLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERREDCPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesKnowledge of medical practice and care of patients and ability to assist with examinations, diagnostic and treatment procedures, knowledge of medical equipment and instrumentsSkill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance to maintain accurate medical recordsDemonstrate a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgmentProvide safe patient-centered, compassionate and competent careProficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposesCompletes required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.

Maintain current certificationsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the publicAbility to work with peers in a team situationPossess an understanding of the patient population as it relates to the clinical disease processProficient in computer skills for documentation and work-related purposeDemonstrates advanced assessment competences appropriate for level of practiceSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform YesScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (department approved) YesON-CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.

DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call NoTRAVEL*Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany Profile:
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No.

1 hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one of America's "Best Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program.

Two of Houston Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among the nation's leading health care organizations:
Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston.

With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.

Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.