36364BR

　　Extended Job Title:

　　Certified Medical Assistant/Transmountain

　　Org Level 1:

　　Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

　　Position Description:

　　As part of an ambulatory care team, provide patient care and administrative clinical support while ensuring efficient and effective operational flow. Partner with physicians and licensed providers for the delivery of healthcare services.

　　Requisition ID:

　　36364BR

　　Travel Required:

　　Up to 25%

　　Major/Essential Functions:

　　Assist in the examination, treatment, and discharge of patients under the direction of a physician

　　Prepare treatment rooms for the examination of patients. Clean rooms after procedures, clean and disinfect equipment, and restock supplies

　　Assist and accompany patients from the waiting room. Prepare patients for examination

　　Interview patients and record/input information into patients' medical records. Collect all medical data in order to facilitate the physician's ability to draw conclusions about the patient's needs. Ensure all charts and forms for the office visit are ready for the provider

　　Measure, collect, and record patient's vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, oxygen, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and prepare patients for examinations and tests/procedures

　　Perform routine patient testing; collect and process specimen samples (i.e., blood, urine, tissue biopsies, throat cultures, etc.) as applicable to assigned clinical department

　　Prepare and administer routine medications (oral, rectal, topical, nebulized, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes); and injections (excluding controlled substances) as directed by the physician as applicable to assigned clinical department. Identify, monitor, and report adverse reactions

　　Remove sutures and staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings, and perform wound care as requested and as applicable to assigned clinical department

　　Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy at all times. Verify and ensure patient data is accurately documented within electronic systems, and distributed via manual processes

　　Schedule follow-up care (i.e., appointments, referrals, testing) as requested

　　Initiate prior authorizations/pre-certifications as appropriate. Counsel patients on process requirements

　　May perform clinical support duties including but not limited to phone triage, filing, front-desk reception, data entry, and/or patient registration as requested

　　May be required and/or assigned to temporarily provide cross-coverage to other clinical departments to assist with staffing needs and ensure safe clinical operations

　　May be required to travel as a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care at TTUHSC EP outreach clinics as applicable to assigned clinical departments

　　Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures, and processes

　　Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution

　　Perform all other duties as assigned

　　Grant Funded?:

　　No

　　Minimum Hire Rate:

　　Compensation is commensurate upon qualifications

　　Pay Basis:

　　Hourly

　　Work Location:

　　El Paso

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Minimum 6 months experience working as a CMA

　　Familiarity with Joint Commission accreditation and standards desired

　　Experience working in an academic medical/health sciences center desired

　　Campus:

　　HSC - El Paso

　　Department:

　　Transmountain Practice Admin Elp

　　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:

　　Skilled Technicians

　　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:

　　High School diploma/GED Equivalent

　　Must be a graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES Medical Assisting Program

　　Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary setting; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

　　Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

　　Current Medical Assistant Certification required

　　Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

　　No

　　Jeanne Clery Act:

　　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