Clinical Assistant-Certified Medical Assistant Family Medicine

Extended Job Title

Clinical Assistant-Certified Medical Assistant Family Medicine

Position Description

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

Requisition ID

42573BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

$18.32

Major / Essential Functions

The Texas Tech Physicians Family Medicine Clinic is committed to providing high-quality medical care for individuals of all ages. We are dedicated to providing an excellent training environment for Family Medicine Physicians of today and the future. Our clinic is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where the patient always comes first.

The Clinical Assistant (Certified Medical Assistant) will serve as a leader in providing excellent service to our patients by :

• Welcoming patients warmly with compassion
• Listening carefully to patient needs presented face to face or over the telephone and communicating clear and accurate information in response to all members of the health care team
• Working collaboratively with other health care team members to ensure patient needs are met and clinic operations are efficient
• Assisting the nurse manager in ensuring all team members are meeting service standards and following department guidelines
• Identifying needs for improvement and opportunities to recognize excellence in the performance of all team members
• Taking and recording accurate vital signs and measurements, as well as assisting with exams and procedures
• Participating in the identification of patients' needs for referrals, as well as implementing teaching plans for patients and their families in accordance with individual care plans.
• Manage refill requests and administer medications to patients following policies and procedures for medication management.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

$17.60

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm; Friday 8am-2pm

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

Graduated from an approved  Certified Medical Assistant program .

Certified Medical Assistant certification by an approved accredited certifying agency.

Speaks Spanish fluently.

Experience in an academic clinic setting.

Experience in scribing.

EMR experience (Cerner / PowerChart or Epic preferred).

Department

Family Med Dpt Lbk Genl

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 website at https : / / app4.ttuhsc.edu / payplan .

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty. Certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty in which the particular work will be performed.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Jeanne Clery Act

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Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For , TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits , including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member :

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.