Extended Job Title
Certified Medical Assistant (Family Med/Transmountain)
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description
As part of an ambulatory care team, provide patient care and administrative
clinical support while ensuring efficient and effective operational flow.
Partner with physicians and licensed providers for the delivery of healthcare
services.
Requisition ID
33835BR
Travel Required
None
Major/Essential Functions
Assist in examination, treatment, and discharge of patients under the
direction of a physician
Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients. Clean rooms after
procedures, clean and disinfect equipment, and restock supplies
Assist and accompany patients from waiting room. Prepare patients for
examination
Interview patients and record/input information into patients' medical
record. Collect all medical data in order to facilitate the physician's
ability to draw conclusions about the patient's needs. Ensure all charts
and forms for the office visit are ready for the provider
Measure, collect and record patient's vital signs (i.e., pulse rate,
oxygen, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and prepare
patients for examinations and tests/procedures
Perform routine patient testing; collect and process specimen samples
(i.e., blood, urine, tissue biopsies, throat cultures, etc.) as
applicable to assigned clinical department
Prepare and administer routine medications (oral, rectal, topical,
nebulized, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes); and injections
(excluding controlled substances) as directed by the physician as
applicable to assigned clinical department. Identify, monitor, and report
adverse reactions. Remove sutures and staples, change sterile and non-
sterile dressings, and perform wound care as requested and as applicable
to assigned clinical department.. Maintain confidentiality and patient
privacy at all times. Verify and ensure patient data is accurately
documented within electronic systems, and distributed via manual processes
Schedule follow-up care (i.e., appointments, referrals, testing) as
requested
Initiate prior authorizations/pre-certifications as appropriate. Counsel
patients on process requirements
May perform clinical support duties including but not limited to: phone
triage, filing, front-desk reception, data entry, and/or patient
registration as requested
May be required and/or assigned to temporarily provide cross-coverage to
other clinical departments to assist with staffing needs and ensure safe
clinical operations. May be required to travel as a member of the
multi-disciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care at TTUHSC EP
outreach clinics as applicable to assigned clinical department
Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes
Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP's
values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and
Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution
Perform all other duties as assigned
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications
Pay Basis
Hourly
Work Location
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 6 months experience working as a CMA
Familiarity with Joint Commission accreditation and standards desired
Experience working in an academic medical/health sciences center desired
Campus
HSC - El Paso
Department
Transmountain Practice Admin Elp
Required Attachments
Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript
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 on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group
Research Technicians
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components
will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's
race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected
veteran.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma/GED Equivalent.
Must be a graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES Medical Assisting Program
Current Medical Assistant Certification required
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or
American Red Cross required
Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary setting; excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
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
