Sr. Clinic Assistant/CMA

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Nov 01, 2024
Sr. Clinic Assistant/CMA Lubbock 39217BR Position Description Employees in this classification are in the senior position of this career track and 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, 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. Major/Essential Functions Assist Licensed health care providers in collecting data to determine the physical, mental needs and preferences of cultural, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families. Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient centered plans of care in collaboration with patients , families, and the interdisciplinary health care team. Communicate patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care. Participate in emergency preparedness drills. Attends nursing staff meetings. Completes annual nursing core competency training and skills fair. Take accurate vital signs and assessments. Assist with exams, procedures, and documents in EMR per departmental policy. Prepares necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures as directed. Maintains inventory of supplies in exam/procedure rooms and entire clinic. Maintains cleanliness of exam room, procedure rooms, and clinic. May train newer clinical assistants. Promote, Assess, and evaluate the educational needs and requirements specific to your job discipline. 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. +Experience:+ A minimum of two years directly related experience. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=877848 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. jeid-136932f840d7874a86c89e5e39eb0488