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Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Sr Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161


Position Description

Employees in this classification are in the senior position of this career track and 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, the employee receives direct supervision from department administrator. May supervise other Medical Assistants, clerical staff and student positions. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions. May be stressful when working under emergency conditions.

Major/Essential Functions

Work 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. Administer medications per physician orders. Strong communication skills and ability to use electronic health record.

Preferred Qualifications

Position primarily in Amarillo. Employee may travel to Canyon occasionally to work in that clinic.

Certified/Registered Medical Assistant.

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 website.

EEO Statement

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.

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. + Experience: + A minimum of two years directly related experience.

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.