Senior Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology (Sugar Land)

Senior Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology (Sugar Land)

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At Houston Methodist, the Senior Medical Assistant Certified (Sr. MA) position functions as an expert with highly competent knowledge in technical and advanced examinations and treatments. Under the direct supervision of a Physician and / or Registered Nurse, the Sr. MA provides high-quality support of patient care and services for assigned patient populations. This role oversees appropriate scope of practice (e.g., Hand Hygiene Validator, EMR super-user). The Sr. MA assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatments, and dressing changes. It also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA, government standards, and company policies and procedures. The Sr. MA participates in patient care under the direction of a physician and within the scope of a medical assistant. The role may schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care. Other duties include serving as a preceptor and clinical resource to Medical Assistants, training and orienting others as appropriate.

People Essential Functions

• Role models and promotes a positive work environment that actively assists the interprofessional care team to achieve optimal department results. Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit and facilitates teamwork by anticipating needs and responding to requests for assistance.
• Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information. Teaches peers to think critically by expressing rationale for decisions and following up consistently. Facilitates open, professional communication to achieve mutual understanding.
• Independently executes the duties and responsibilities of a preceptor, serves as a clinical resource using advanced skills and competencies, guides and mentors colleagues' thought processes to provide optimal patient care. Provides structured feedback with examples.

Service Essential Functions

Quality / Safety Essential Functions

Finance Essential Functions

Growth / Innovation Essential Functions

This job description is not all-inclusive; the employee will perform other related duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise duties as needed.

Education

Work Experience

Licenses And Certifications - Required

Licenses And Certifications - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Supplemental Requirements

Work Attire

On-Call

Travel

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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