Clinical Assistant- CMA

Texas Tech University • Amarillo, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Employees in this classification provide patient care management to an assigned clinic in the areas of clerical and clinical duties. In the clinical setting, the employee receives direct supervision from a physician or nursing supervisor in either oral or written form. In the office setting, the employee receives direct supervision from the department administrator. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions, and may be stressful when working under emergency conditions. Works in patient centered care clinic environment with interdisciplinary team. Patient care activities including clinic rooming of patients, obtain vital information and health assessment, assist patient/family with completing medical history and any related concerns, assist providers with medication reconciliation, orders, refills, and prior authorizations; ordering of laboratory testing, and provider referrals. Administers medications per physician orders.

Requirements

• 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 in which the particular work will be performed

Responsibilities

• Clinic rooming of patients
• Obtain vital information and health assessment
• Assist patient/family with completing medical history and any related concerns
• Assist providers with medication reconciliation, orders, refills, and prior authorizations
• Ordering of laboratory testing
• Provider referrals
• Administers medications per physician orders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED