Sr Clinic Assistant

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Odessa, TX seeks a Senior Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide patient care management within clinic settings. This role involves direct supervision from physicians or nursing staff and may supervise other assistants and clerical staff.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, assisting during exams, giving injections, drawing blood, sterilizing instruments, and educating patients while maintaining electronic health records and managing supplies.

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; a minimum of two years of directly related experience.
• Minimum of two years directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Taking vital signs
• Preparing patients for exams
• Assisting physicians during examinations
• Giving injections, drawing blood
• Sterilizing instruments
• Educating patients on care instructions
• Maintaining electronic health records
• Managing supplies

Skills

Vital signs

Exam assistance

Injections

Blood draw

Sterilization

Patient education

EHR management

Supply management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CMA certification or approved program

Job description

Position Description

Employees in this classification are in the senior position of this career track and 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. May supervise other Medical Assistants, clerical staff and student positions. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions, and may be stressful when working under emergency conditions.

Position Description

Employees in this classification are in the senior position of this career track and 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. May supervise other Medical Assistants, clerical staff and student positions. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions, and may be stressful when working under emergency conditions.

Major/Essential Functions

Clinical Medical Assistants (CMAs) perform direct patient care tasks:

• taking vital signs
• preparing patients for exams
• assisting physicians during examinations
• giving injections, drawing blood
• sterilizing instruments
• educating patients on care instructions
• while maintaining electronic health records
• managing supplies

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; a minimum of two years of directly related experience.
• Minimum of two years directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Clinical experience
• Previous CMA experience
• Bilingual: English/Spanish
• Previous OB/GYN experience

Required Attachments

Professional License or Certification, 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.