Clinical Assistant (Certified Medical Assistant)

Extended Job Title
Clinical Assistant (Certified Medical Assistant)

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Position Description
Employees in this classification provide patient care management to an assigned clinic in the areas of clerical and clinical duties. In clinical setting, the employee receives direct supervision from physician or nursing supervisor in either oral or written form. In office setting, the employee receives direct supervision from department administrator. May supervise other Medical Assistants, clerical staff and student positions. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions. May be stressful when working under emergency conditions.


Requisition ID
23939BR

Travel Required
None

Major/Essential Functions

• Records height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, and pain assessment
• Assists physician while patient is being examined
• Assists physician with minor surgery
• Performs simple laboratory tests, first aid procedures and administers injections
• Records medical history, data on physicals, surgery referrals, and other facts as indicated
• Gives instructions to patient on diet, medication or special procedures as indicated by physician.
• Schedules appointments to specialists, ancillary services, organizations or hospitals if indicated and obtains authorization of insurance as needed
• Collect blood samples in appropriate containers after positive patient identification and properly labels specimen(s). Completes patient requisition.
• Verifies identity of samples with orders and processes laboratory specimen as indicated
• Obtain medication pre-authorization and consults with provider for any changes.
• Routes specimen to appropriate test site.
• Ensures the exam rooms are clean and stocked; maintains daily inventory and orders supplies
• Prepares instruments and equipment to sterilize
• Documents all in-house testing and procedures in EMR and in department log books.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor within the policies of the department, and TTUHSC in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
12.42

Pay Basis
Hourly

Work Location
El Paso

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience in an ambulatory practice setting, familiarity with electronic medical record systems, a basic knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with joint commission and its standards, experience with medical supply inventory and restocking
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Campus
HSC - El Paso

Department
Transmountain Practice Admin Elp

Required Attachments
Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group
Research Technicians

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran..

Required Qualifications
Education:

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent

License/Certification:

• Graduation from an approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty
• Certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty that particular work will be performed
• Certificate -CPR

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No