Clinical Assistant

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a qualified team member to provide patient care management in a clinic setting, with supervision from physicians or nursing leadership. Responsibilities include scheduling, PHI handling, and telehealth duties within the EHR environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and certification from an approved MA program. Preferred candidates have Texas correctional facility experience and phlebotomy certification, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 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 that particular work will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for appointments and enters sick call requests (SCRS) into the appropriate systems while checking and monitoring access to care standards.
• Responsible for ensuring protected health information (PHI) is scanned into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assist in processing through our patient through management system, (PTM).
• Schedules and completes paperwork for record reviews.
• Copies records for the patient liaison, attorney general, and others who are authorized to receive and/or review PHI.
• Attends unit/departmental meetings and serves as a courier to facilitate the operation.
• Provides clinical support, including performing phlebotomy duties as required and reports abnormal findings or processing errors to the charge nurse.
• Responsible for proper collection and preparation of specimens.
• Checks and ensures lab equipment is properly functioning and maintains a temperature log.
• Serves as a Telehealth Presenter as needed.

Skills

Scheduling

PHI handling

Phlebotomy

EHR

Telehealth

Courier duties

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant program

Tools

EHR systems

Laboratory equipment

Patient management software

Job description

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.

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

• Schedules patients for appointments and enters sick call requests (SCRS) into the appropriate systems while checking and monitoring access to care standards.
• Responsible for ensuring protected health information (PHI) is scanned into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assist in processing through our patient through management system, (PTM).
• Schedules and completes paperwork for record reviews.
• Copies records for the patient liaison, attorney general, and others who are authorized to receive and/or review PHI.
• Attends unit/departmental meetings and serves as a courier to facilitate the operation.
• Provides clinical support, including performing phlebotomy duties as required and reports abnormal findings or processing errors to the charge nurse.
• Responsible for proper collection and preparation of specimens.
• Checks and ensures lab equipment is properly functioning and maintains a temperature log.
• Serves as a Telehealth Presenter as needed.

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 that particular work will be performed.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience working within a Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) correctional facility.
• Prior experience in Correctional Facility Medical Records.
• Current Phlebotomy certification.

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

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.

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.