Clinical Assistant

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.

Department

OSI Jail Operations

Major/Essential Functions

• Administers medications and documents as ordered. Adheres to facility policy and procedure for medication administration - Documentation of medication in MAR. Adheres to facility policies and procedures by utilizing the 5 rights of medication administration.
• Measure and record vital signs - Vital signs, blood sugars, and weights performed as ordered by the provider. Abnormal vital signs reported immediately. EHR entries completed immediately.
• Assist Providers and nurses with examinations and minor procedures - Competently assists with examinations and minor procedures. Maintains proper technique and infection control. Follows provider and nurse instructions accurately.
• Creates clinic schedules and provides patient data for reporting - Accurately manages and updates clinic schedules to ensure efficient patient flow. Provides timely and complete patient data for reporting.
• Prepare examination rooms, clean equipment and stock clinical supplies - Ensures exam rooms are clean, organized, and fully stocked. Cleans and disinfects equipment and surfaces.
• Document patient care activities accurately and in accordance with standards - Completes documentation promptly and accurately. Follows facility and clinical standards.
• Supports infection control and safety practices in all aspects of clinical work - Consistently follows infection control and safety protocols, including hand hygiene and proper PPE use. Identifies and reports potential hazards and maintains clinic safety.
• Other clinical duties as assigned - Willingly accepts and completes additional tasks as directed.

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 that particular work will be performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with health technology systems: electronic health records and medication administration reporting systems.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.