"Sr Clinic Assistant - Midland"

Extended Job Title

Sr Clinic Assistant - Midland

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 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. May supervise other Medical Assistants, clerical staff and student positions. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions, and may be stressful when working under emergency conditions.

Major/Essential Functions

• Performs patient intake, including accurate documentation of patient height, weight, and vital signs.
• Conducts point-of-care testing (POCs), pulmonary function tests (PFTs), and electrocardiograms (EKGs) as ordered by providers.
• Maintains quality metrics by accurately and efficiently entering data into the electronic medical record (EMR) to support ACO, DSRIP, TIPPS, or other departmental grant or waiver programs.
• Administers medications and injections within the CMA scope of practice and in accordance with TTUHSC policies.
• Provides patient education as directed by the provider and in alignment with clinic standards.
• Completes all required documentation and enters charges daily to support timely billing.
• Communicates with patients via telephone and/or EMR messaging according to clinic protocols.
• Monitors and clears clinical pools and faxes routinely throughout the day to ensure timely follow-up and coordination of care.
• Assists and/or chaperones physicians during patient exams and procedures as needed.
• Prepares and operates necessary medical equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred.
• Prior clinical experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

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 where the particular work will be performed; a minimum of two years of directly related experience.

Occasional Duties

Travel to Odessa to assist with staffing needs.