Clinical Assistant (CNA/CMA) — Patient Care Pro

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock is seeking a Clinical Assistant (CNA or CMA) to support the Internal Med Dept Lbk Genl. This full‑time role involves patient care, clerical duties, and collaboration with nurses and providers to deliver patient‑centered care.

You will collect patient information, record vital signs, assist with examinations and treatments, document in the EMR, and help coordinate referrals and follow‑ups under supervision.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed health care providers with collecting and documenting patient information to support assessment of physical and mental health status, needs, preferences, and concerns.
• Obtains and records vital signs, patient history, medication information, and other clinical data as directed and within the scope of the position.
• Observes patients for changes in condition, behavior, or responses to care and promptly communicates relevant findings to the appropriate health care provider.
• Assists with patient examinations, treatments, procedures, and other clinical activities as directed by licensed health care providers.
• Supports patients with activities and care needs appropriate to the clinical setting and position.
• Communicates patient information accurately and timely through the electronic medical record (EMR) to support clinical decision-making and continuity of care.
• Assists the interdisciplinary health care team in identifying patient needs and contributing to patient-centered goals and plans of care.
• Provides patients and families with appropriate information and assistance, escalating questions or concerns to the appropriate health care provider.
• Maintains a safe, clean, organized, and patient-ready clinical environment.
• Follows established clinical procedures, infection prevention practices, safety standards, privacy requirements, and organizational policies.
• Demonstrates respectful and culturally responsive communication when working with patients and families from diverse cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
• Collaborates effectively with nurses, providers, medical assistants, students, residents, and other members of the health care team.
• Assists with coordinating patient care, referrals, follow‑up activities, and other clinic workflows as assigned.
• May assist with patient education and health promotion activities appropriate to the role and under the direction of licensed health care providers.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of TTUHSC’s commitment to patient care, education, research, and service.

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 in which the particular work will be performed

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock is seeking a Clinical Assistant (CNA or CMA) to support the Internal Med Dept Lbk Genl. This full‑time role involves patient care, clerical duties, and collaboration with nurses and providers to deliver patient‑centered care.

You will collect patient information, record vital signs, assist with examinations and treatments, document in the EMR, and help coordinate referrals and follow‑ups under supervision.