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Job Description
Clinical Assistant
41577BR
41577BR
Position Description
Employees in this classification 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. Work is performed under usual office and clinic conditions, and may be stressful when working under emergency conditions.
Major/Essential Functions- Obtains and records vital signs, time in/date, weight, medication profile, immunization record, allergies, chief complaint, interventions, patient responses, and signatures/initials where appropriate. This includes administering medications, performing treatments (e.g., wound care, injections), and monitoring vital signs.
- Assisting with patient care plans: Contribute to the development and implementation of care plans under the guidance of LVNs, RNs or physicians.
- Educating patients and families: Help patients and their families understand their health conditions, treatment plans, and care instructions
- Communicating with Healthcare Team: Report patient status, changes, and concerns to LVNs, RNs and Physicians.
- Collaborating with health care professionals: Works with other health care professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Gathers data relevant to the patient's individual needs and age group. Elicits important information concerning the patient's progress, gathers data regarding patient needs while providing direct patient care, and documents nursing observations according to hospital charting standards.
- Reports symptoms, reactions and progress of the patient to the clinical supervisor and/or charge nurse and appropriate action has been taken. Pursues the proper chain of command to attain a satisfactory solution. Initiates changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with the doctor when appropriate.
- Utilizes educational opportunities within the hospital and other avenues to maintain clinical expertise to promote personal growth and development. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
- Conducts individual patient assessment and interview, and prioritizes the data collected to decide the medical problem/condition and documents in a chart for the physician.
- Reviews physicians' orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patients. Follows up with patients on lab results, including the scheduling of any other tests. Documents services performed and patient assessment findings.
- Sterilizes or cleans equipment and supplies. Cleans rooms according to the protocol after each patient and at the end of the day. Maintains supplies, including stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
- Helps with administrative tasks such as answering patients' calls, EMR Portal Messages, e-mails, and scheduling procedures while maintaining patient confidentiality. Responds to patient inquiries by evaluating and responding to the patient's problems and questions. Documents services performed and patient assessment findings.
- Coordinates procedure scheduling/procedure prior-authorizations, Botox medication prior-authorizations and Rx refills/Rx prior-authorizations for patients through insurance and other physician offices.
- Aides individual teaching plans for each patient, based upon a plan of care by LVNs, RNs or physicians. Ensures that care reflects the goals of patient outcome activities.
- Utilizes non-patient care time to help other nurse members or physicians with tasks, patient paperwork, refills, etc.
- Maintains a current CPR (BLS) card and current certification/license.
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 in which the particular work will be performed.
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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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