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Certified Medical Assistant (Orthopedics/Alberta)

Position Description

Employees in this classification 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 setting, the employee receives direct supervision from department administrator. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions. May be stressful when working under emergency conditions.

Requisition ID

33491BR

Work Location

El Paso

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

Campus

HSC - El Paso

Department

Orthopaedics Elp

Major/Essential Functions

Employee will work as a clinical assistant team leader or team member working with a physician or other providers in patient care
Employee will participate in clinic year round Performance Improvements, Joint Commission readiness and Patient Satisfaction surveys
Employee will prepare patients for exams and procedures. Assist physicians/nurses for various exams and procedures. Document patient information in EMR. Respond to telephone calls/messages for patient information and relate to physician as necessary. Assist physician to complete medical necessity forms

Required Qualifications

High School diploma/GED Equivalent.
Must be a graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES Medical Assisting Program.
Current Medical Assistant Certification required.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary setting; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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.

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.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript

Optional Attachments

Recommendation/Referral

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

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.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Research Technicians

Job Expires

05/19/2023

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