Certified Medical Assistant

Company: Texas Tech University
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Position DescriptionWork 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.Major/Essential FunctionsEmployees 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.Required QualificationsEducation: 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.

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