Medical Assistant I

Job Title

Medical Assistant I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

University Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Do you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and enjoy providing hands-on care? Join our team as a Medical Assistant I, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care and ensuring smooth clinic operations. From greeting patients and preparing them for exams to assisting providers and performing essential procedures, you’ll be at the heart of delivering quality healthcare every day.

Be the Difference

As a Medical Assistant I, your work goes beyond routine tasks—you’ll help create a positive, safe, and supportive experience for every patient. Here’s how you’ll make an impact:

• Be the Heart of Patient Care–From the moment patients walk in, you’ll set the tone for compassionate, personalized care.

• Empower Health Journeys – Guide patients through exams and procedures, making complex processes feel simple and stress-free.

• Drive Excellence Behind the Scenes – Keep operations running smoothly by managing supplies, supporting providers, and ensuring safety standards.

• Champion Quality and Safety– Your attention to detail protects patients and promotes trust in every aspect of care.

Join Texas A&M University Health Services and be part of a team that supports Aggies on their journey to success—providing care that builds healthy lives today and for years beyond Aggieland!

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience in a medical office, hospital, nursing home, or home health setting.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Must obtain Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to starting date and maintain it as a condition of employment.

• Ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of employment.

• Eligible for certification or registration with:

  • American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), or

  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or

  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

A well-qualified candidate will also possess

• Previous experience in a college healthcare environment.

• Completion of a Medical Assistant course of study.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to apply basic medical techniques.

• Basic EMR documentation skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Provides patient care activities daily.

• Transfers patients from reception area to exam rooms, measures vital signs, obtains height and weight, interviews patients for medical history, and updates health information in the EHR.

• Administers medications and injections as directed by a clinician.

• Performs basic procedures including EKGs, vision/hearing screening, ear lavage, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, swabs, and fitting orthopedic supplies.

• Prepares patients for exams and explains procedures.

• Assists and/or chaperones providers during exams.

• Documents care activities in the EHR.

Medical Office

• Greets patients and provides assistance and direction.

• Answers telephone and responds to routine inquiries or transfers calls.

• Obtains electronic signatures for consent to treat.

• Assists with inventory and office equipment maintenance.

• Stocks patient care areas as needed.

Safety and Compliance

• Cleans, disinfects, and