Sr Clinic Assistant- CMA
About the role
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 clinical setting, the employee receives direct supervision from physician or nursing supervisor in either oral or written form. In office, the employee receives direct supervision from department administrator. May supervise other Medical Assistants, clerical staff and student positions.
Responsibilities
- Communicates patient data using EMR(Electronic Medical Records) to support decision-making to improve patient care.
- Affords assistance to 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 if care 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.
- Takes accurate vital signs and measurements.
- Affords assistance 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.
Requirements
- Education: A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
- Licenses/Certifications: 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.
- Experience: A minimum of two years directly related experience.
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.
Skills
N/A
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
Pay Basis: Hourly
Pay Grade: Minimum 15 - Maximum 21
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.
Grant Funded?
No
Travel Required?
None
Shift
Day
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
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.
Jeanne Clery Act
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