Hybrid Certified Medical Assistant presso Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center · Amarillo, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Ufficio in Amarillo
Position Description
Travel Required
Pay Grade Maximum
Major/Essential Functions
- Assists licensed health care providers in data collection to determine the physical and mental health status needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically and socially diverse patients and their families.
- Well versed in medical terminology.
- Records patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
- Performs testing, obtains vital patient information and measurements.
- Reports data, identifies and reports alterations in patient responses to assist in identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
- Assists with exams and procedures and documents interventions in EMR per departmental policy.
- Administers medications to patients.
- Prepares necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments and procedures as directed.
- Cleans, sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment and instruments as directed by Nurse Manager.
- Answers and retrieves up patients calls on messaging line. Handles patient request according to clinic policy.
- Maintains inventory of supplies in examination/treatment rooms.
- Participates in emergency preparedness drills in department.
- Attends nursing staff meetings.
- Attends all nursing power hours and mandatory training to maintain competency.
- Performs other duties as deemed necessary as assign by immediate supervisor.
- Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with procedures in clinic and hospital setting.
- All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working as a CMA in a medical practice.
- Able to work on computer for long periods of time.
- Experience in various computer programs; Office, Excel. Experience with office phone, fax.
- Ability to type 40 WPM accurately.
- Ability to intake information and type simultaneously. Ability to multi-task.
- Proficient in active listening.
- Must be able to communicate using clear, concise messages.
- Self-motivated.
- Understanding of HIPAA.
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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?
Jeanne Clery Act
Introduction
About TTUHSC
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
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