Clinical Assistant- CMA

About the role

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. This position must be supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care, including but not limited to obtaining records, chief complaint interventions, performing treatments, and monitoring vital signs.
• Aiding with patient care plans.
• Educating patients and families.
• Communicating with the health care team.
• Sterilizing or cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Occasional duties help with administrative tasks.

Requirements

• 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 that particular work will be performed.
• CMA(Certified Medical Assistant) certification preferred.
• Experience working as a certified nurse or medical assistant preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications: Approved certified program for assistants in the area of required specialty and certification by an approved accredited certifying agency in the specialty.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday-Friday 8-5. Does this position work in a research laboratory? No.