Clinical Assistant- Certified/Trainee

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; 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 in Amarillo seeks a Clinical Assistant to provide patient care management in a clinic, with supervision from physicians or nursing staff. Responsibilities include clerical and clinical duties and following clinic protocols.

An optional Clinical Assistant Trainee level is available based on education, experience, and skills; a high school diploma and completion of an approved certifying program are required, with certification obtained as applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required for Clinical Assistant.
• Completion of an approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty.
• Certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties from Head nurse and/or Office Manager.
• Use basic equipment (thermometer, blood pressure cuff, scales, stethoscope) and more advanced devices like EKG machines.
• Possess knowledge to perform CPR, give injections, follow directions, observe details and communicate effectively.
• Work with patients and help them understand and follow provider directions and clinic protocols.

Skills

CPR

Injections

Patient interaction

Observation of details

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified assistant program

Enrollment in certified program (trainee)

Tools

EMR experience

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.

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.

Applicant will be considered for either a Clinical Assistant or Clinical Assistant Trainee level position based on education, experience, and skills.

Major/Essential Functions

• All duties required from the Head nurse and or Office Manager.
• Use basic equipment, i.e. thermometer, blood pressure cuff, scales, stethoscope, as well as, more sophisticated equipment such as EKG machine.
• Possess the knowledge and abilities to perform CPR, give injections, follow directions, and to observe pertinent details and communicate effectively.
• Work with patients and help them to understand and follow provider directions and clinic protocols.

Required Qualifications

Clinical Assistant: 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.

Clinical Assistant Trainee: A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. License/Certification: Willing to be Enrolled in an approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty. Certification obtained within projected time frame of certification program selected. Must be at least 17 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from a certified program or active enrollment in a program with expected completion prior to hire.
• 2 or more years clinic experience.
• EMR experience.

Required Attachments

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.