Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Amarillo. Responsibilities include managing patient care, assisting providers with medication reconciliation, and administering medications as per orders.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, certification in the relevant specialty, and experience in a clinical setting, preferably OBGYN. The role requires working Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by an accredited agency in specialty.
• Experience in OBGYN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care activities and room patients.
• Assist healthcare providers with medication reconciliation.
• Administer medications according to physician's orders.

Skills

Experience in clinic setting

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduation from approved certified program

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant

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

• Patient care activities include clinic rooming of patients, obtaining vital information and health assessment.
• Work in a patient‑centered care clinic environment with an interdisciplinary team.
• Assisting patients/families with completing medical history and any related concerns.
• Assisting providers with medication reconciliation, orders, refills, and prior authorizations; ordering of laboratory testing and provider referrals.
• Administer medications per physician's orders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in clinic setting, specifically OBGYN.
• Bilingual preferred.

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.

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00 to 5:00

Location

Amarillo

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Basis

Hourly

Shift

Day

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.