Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Hiring for Clinical Assistant – Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OBGYN at Lubbock Full Time

Extended Job Title
Clinical Assistant – Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OBGYN
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
512501 – Ob Gyn Pavilion Lbk
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
36217BR
Optional Attachments
Professional License/Certification
Travel Required
None
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions

• Assists licensed health care providers in data collection to determine the physical and mental health status needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically and socially diverse patients and their families.
• Records patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Performs testing, obtains vital patient information and measurements.
• Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Assists with exams and procedures and documents interventions in EMR per departmental policy.
• Administers medications to patients.
• Prepares necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures as directed.
• Cleans, sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment and instruments as directed by Nurse Manager.
• Answers and retrieves up patients calls on messaging line. Handles patient request according to clinic policy.
• Maintains inventory of supplies in examination/treatment rooms.
• Participates in emergency preparedness drills in department.
• Attends nursing staff meetings.
• Attends all nursing power hours and mandatory training to maintain competency.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary as assign by immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with procedures in clinic and hospital setting.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

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
Preferred Qualifications

• Women’s Health/OB-GYN experience
• Computer skills: Cerner/Powerchart
• Bilingual

Campus
HSC – Lubbock
Department
Ob Gyn Pavilion Lbk
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, 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
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.