Clinical Assistant

Veterans in Healthcare; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Veterans in Healthcare in Lubbock, TX is seeking a patient care coordinator to support an assigned clinic with clerical and clinical duties. Under supervision of physician or nursing staff, you will manage patient flow, handle PHI with care, and assist with EHR tasks.

This full-time, hourly position offers pay from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. Benefits include health plans, paid time off, retirement plans, wellness programs, and a certified Mother‑Friendly workplace.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an approved certified program for assistants in the required specialty.
• Certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty performed.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients for appointments through EHR and enters SCR into EHR.
• Checks access to care through EHR and manages patient throughput.
• Copies records for patient liaison, attorney general, and others authorized to receive PHI.
• Attends unit meetings to support the goal of the Managed Care Team.
• Performs phlebotomy as required and reports abnormalities to the charge nurse.
• Uses EHR to ensure continuity of care and may serve as TeleHealth presenter.

Education

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

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.

This Position is Open to Current TTUHSC Employees Only.

Major/Essential Functions

• Schedules patients for appointments through EHR when needed & enters SCR into EHR. Checks access to care through EHR. Patient Throughput Management. Ensures protected health information (PHI) is scanned into EHR.
• Assist when needed in processing patients through EHR. Schedules and completes paperwork for offender Record reviews. Effectively participates in the overall goals of the Managed Care Team.
• Copies records for patient liaison, attorney general, and others who are authorized to receive and/or review PHI.
• Support the goal of the unit by attending meetings.
• Acts a courier to facilitate the EHR operation. Performs all other health information tasks as necessary.
• Performs phlebotomy as required using aseptic techniques. Reports abnormal findings or processing errors to the charge nurse. Check and insures lab equipment is properly functioning and maintains a temperature log.
• Properly utilizes the collection and preparation of specimens. Properly uses EHR to ensure continuity of care. TeleHealth presenter.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

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

• Previous experience working in a corrections environment.
• Holds current certification in phlebotomy.
• Current TTUHSC Managed Care employee.

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.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Basis: Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum: $20.00

Pay Grade Maximum: $22.00

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.