Family Medicine Clinical Assistant

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support patient care in a clinic setting. The role provides direct supervision from a physician or nursing supervisor and involves clerical and clinical duties.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, assisting with patient evaluations, care coordination, and clinical documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification by an approved agency in the specialty.
• Preferred bilingual English/Spanish and prior clinical assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Assist physicians with patient evaluations, care coordination, and clinical support.
• Perform nursing activities, assist with specimen collection, and document accurately.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clinical Assistant experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified nursing assistant or related program completion

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

• Provide patient care under the direction of a Senior LVN and/or physician as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Assist assigned physicians with patient care management, including patient evaluations, clinical support, and coordination of care
• Perform nursing activities, assist with laboratory specimen collection, and complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, families, providers, and clinic staff to support quality patient care

Required Qualifications

• 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 English/Spanish
• Previous experience as Clinical Assistant

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.