Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Feb 15, 2025
Certified Medical Assistant Lubbock 40222BR 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. Major/Essential Functions The TTUHSC SON Combest Central Community Health Center is committed to providing high-quality medical care for individuals of all ages. We are dedicated to providing an excellent training environment for Family Medicine Physicians of today and the future. Our clinic is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where the patient always comes first. The Certified Medical Assistant will serve as a leader in providing excellent service to our patients by: Welcoming patients warmly with compassion Listening carefully to patient needs presented face to face or over the telephone and communicating clear and accurate information in response to all members of the health care team Working collaboratively with other health care team members to ensure patient needs are met and clinic operations are efficient Assisting the nurse manager in ensuring all team members are meeting service standards and following department guidelines Identifying needs for improvement and opportunities to recognize excellence in the performance of all team members Taking and recording accurate vital signs and measurements, as well as assisting with exams and procedures Participating in identifying patients' referral needs and implementing teaching plans for patients and their families per individual care plans. Manage refill requests and administer medications to patients, following policies and procedures for medication management. 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. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=885046 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. 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. jeid-73ddef433978834bb7aff08f4578b390