Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,074; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance at no cost

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant responsible for providing patient care management in both clerical and clinical duties. Key tasks include assisting providers, rooming patients, and administering medications.

The position requires a High School diploma, certification from an accredited program, and preferably experience in an OBGYN setting. Competitive benefits include health insurance at no cost for full-time employees, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an approved certified program for assistants.
• Certification by an approved accredited certifying agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care management including clinic rooming.
• Assist patients with medical history and concerns.
• Administer medications per physician's orders.

Skills

Patient care activities

OBGYN experience

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an approved certified program

Certification by an accredited certifying agency

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.

Requisition ID: 45011BR

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum: 16.75

Pay Grade Minimum: 16

Pay Basis: Hourly

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 to 5:00

Work Location: Amarillo

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Does this position work in a research laboratory? No

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.

Occasional Duties

• Employee may travel to Canyon occasionally to work in that clinic.

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.

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.

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.

Jeanne Clery Act

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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.

Benefits

• 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

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.