Clinical Assistant

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a patient care assistant to support clerical and clinical duties within an assigned pediatric clinic. The role involves working under direct supervision from physicians or nursing supervisors in clinical settings and from department administrators in office settings.

Responsibilities include providing complete patient evaluations with physicians, assisting with patient care management, nursing activities, and laboratory collections with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an approved certified assistant program is required.
• Certification by an accredited certifying agency for the specialty is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care management under supervision from a physician or nursing supervisor.
• Assist in patient care management with assigned physicians.
• Assist with nursing activities, lab collections, and associated documentation.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified assistant program completion

Certification by accrediting agency

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.

Major/Essential Functions

• Work performed under the direction of a Sr. LVN and/or physician as part of total healthcare providing complete evaluations to patients, families and clinic personnel.
• Assist in patient care management with assigned physicians.
• The major area of responsibility in this position is to assist with patient care including but not limited to nursing activities, assisting with laboratory collections and associated documentation.

Occasional Duties

Occasional travel between Odessa/Midland Pediatric Clinics

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual

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.