Clinical Medical Assistant

Extended Job Title Clinical Assistant-CMA Internal 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. Major/Essential Functions Promote, assess, and evaluate educational needs and requirements specific to job discipline. Assist licensed health care providers in collecting data to determine the physical, mental, and cultural, ethnic and social needs and preferences of 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 families, and the disciplinary health care team. Communicate patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care. Participate in emergency preparedness drills. Attend all nursing staff meetings. Completes annual nursing core competency training and skills, ensuring you are taking accurate vitals and patient assessments. Assist with exams, procedures and documents in EMR per departmental policy. Prepare Necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures as directed, refilling inventory as needed. Occasional Duties Will potentially float to other Internal medicine clinics, as assigned. 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. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. 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: Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more Retirement Plans Wellness Programs Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace Pay Basis Hourly Schedule Details Monday through Friday 8-5 Work Location Lubbock Department Internal Med Dept Lbk Genl Job Type Full Time Pay Grade Minimum: 15, Maximum: 27.75 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 Visa Information TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr