Family Medicine Clinical Assistant

Texas Tech University • Odessa, TX

2d • 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.

Requirements

• 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

• Provide patient care under the direction of a Senior LVN and/or physician as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Assist assigned physicians with patient care management, including patient evaluations, clinical support, and coordination of care
• Perform nursing activities, assist with laboratory specimen collection, and complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, families, providers, and clinic staff to support quality patient care

What This Job Offers

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