Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Hiring for Clinical Assistant at Lubbock Full Time

Extended Job Title
Clinical Assistant
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
512701 – Ortho Surgery Dept Lbk Genl
Position Description
Employees in this classification provide patient care management to an assigned clinic in the areas of clerical and clinical duties. In clinical setting, the employee receives direct supervision from physician or nursing supervisor in either oral or written form. In office setting, the employee receives direct supervision from department administrator. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions. May be stressful when working under emergency conditions.
 
Requisition ID
37929BR
Travel Required
None
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions

• Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families
• Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care
• Communicates with Nurse Manager of assigned clinic and Director of Nursing regarding any issues or concerns that develop
• Assists with exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR
• Takes and records accurate vital signs and measurements
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures
• Maintains inventory of supplies in examination and procedure rooms as directed by Nurse Manager/clinic protocols
• Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment and instruments as directed and instructed by Clinic Nurse Manager

Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
M-F 8-5
Work Location
Lubbock
Campus
HSC – Lubbock
Department
Ortho Surgery Dept Lbk Genl
Required Attachments
Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
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.
Job Group
Skilled Technicians
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
 
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. Certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty that particular work will be performed

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
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