Certified Medical Assistant (Transmountain-Family Medicine)

Extended Job Title Certified Medical Assistant (Transmountain-Family Medicine)

Org Level 1 Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

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. May supervise other Medical Assistants, clerical staff and student positions. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions. May be stressful when working under emergency conditions.

Requisition ID 32265BR

Travel Required None

Major/Essential Functions

Records height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, and pain assessment

Assists physician while patient is being examined

Performs simple laboratory tests, first aid procedures and administers injections

Records medical history, data on physicals, surgery referrals, and other facts as indicated

Gives instructions to patients on diet, medication or special procedures as indicated by physician

Schedules appointments to specialists, ancillary services, organizations or hospitals if indicated and obtains authorization of insurance as needed

Collect blood samples in appropriate containers after positive patient identification and properly labels specimen(s). Completes patient requisition

Verifies identity of samples with orders and processes laboratory specimen as indicated

Obtain medication pre-authorization and consults with provider for any changes

Routes specimens to appropriate test site

Ensures that exam rooms are clean and stocked; maintains daily inventory and orders supplies

Prepares instruments and equipment to sterilize

Documents all in-house testing and procedures in EMR and in department log books

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor within the policies of the department, and TTUHSC in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department

Grant Funded? No

Minimum Hire Rate Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

Pay Basis Hourly

Work Location El Paso

Preferred Qualifications

One year of clinical experience in ambulatory, clinical practice setting

Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems

A basic knowledge of medical terminology

Familiarity with Joint Commission and its standards

Experience with medical supply inventory and restocking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Campus HSC - El Paso

Department Transmountain Practice Family Med

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

Occasional Duties

Assists physician with minor surgery

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

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

Does this position work in a research laboratory? No

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