Clinical Assistant

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a clinic assistant to provide patient care under supervision. You will obtain records, support treatment, monitor vital signs, and assist with care plans while educating patients and families.

The role requires collaboration with the health care team and maintaining sterile equipment and supplies. Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with CMA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification by an approved certifying agency in the specialty.
• Graduation from an approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care, including obtaining records, chief complaints, treatments, and vitals.
• Assist with patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families.
• Communicate with the health care team.
• Sterilize/clean equipment and supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical duties

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 clinical setting, the employee receives direct supervision from physician or nursing supervisor in either oral or written form. In office setting, the employee receives direct supervision from department administrator. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions. May be stressful when working under emergency conditions. This position must supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Major/Essential Functions

• Direct patient care, including but not limited to obtaining records, chief complaint interventions, performing treatments, and monitoring vital signs.
• Assisting with patient care plans.
• Educating patients and families.
• Communicating with the health care team.
• Sterilizes/cleans equipment and supplies.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• CMA(Certified Medical Assistant) certification.
• 2 years experience working as a certified medical assistant.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

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

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.

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.