Sr Clinic Assistant- CMA

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock is seeking a Senior Clinic Assistant - CMA. This role involves managing patient care in collaboration with healthcare providers while ensuring proper documentation and sterilization practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in patient services and proficiency in EMR systems like Cerner or Epic.

The position requires a high-school diploma or equivalent, preferably with certification as a Medical Assistant. Full-time employment with essential functions focusing on patient data management and team collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high‑school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.
• At least two years of directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care management in assigned clinic.
• Communicate patient data using EMR.
• Assist healthcare providers in assessing patient health.

Skills

Experience in electronic medical records (EMR)

Patient care management

Communication skills

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an approved certified program

Tools

Cerner

Epic

Job description

Sr Clinic Assistant - CMA

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 office, the employee receives direct supervision from the department administrator. The employee 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. This position must be supervised by a registered nurse.

Major / Essential Functions

• Communicates patient data using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Assists licensed health care providers in collecting data to determine the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient‑centered plans in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Participates in emergency preparedness drills in the department.
• Attends nursing staff meetings.
• Completes Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and Skills Fair.
• Take accurate vital signs and measurements.
• Assists with exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
• Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment and instruments as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Prepares necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures as directed.
• Maintains inventory and keeps supplies clean in examination/treatment rooms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Experience in data entry and electronic medical record (EMR/EHR) systems such as Cerner and Epic.
• 3–5 years in patient services, health care administration, or clinic operations.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of a high‑school diploma or equivalent.
• License/Certification: Graduation from an approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty and certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty that particular work will be performed.
• Experience: A minimum of two years directly related experience.

Pay Details

• Pay Grade Minimum: 15
• Pay Grade Maximum: 21
• Pay Basis: Hourly

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, visit https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Other Details

• Work Location: Lubbock
• Shift: Day
• Travel Required: None
• Department: Otolaryngology Lbk
• Job Type: Full Time

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

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.