Community Based Provider - PRN

Job Title

Community Based Provider - PRN

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

College Of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are 

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

  

What we want  

The Community-Based Provider/Medical Assistant II, under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of assigned project in the College of Nursing.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Two Locations: Bryan, TX or Crockett, TX. Please indicate your preferred location at the next step.

Schedule: Hours are varied depending on the need and employee availability. This is a temporary, part-time role.

Other: This position is grant funded. Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu)

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3 years related medical experience

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Active Texas Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals in rural or medically underserved communities

• Experience with scheduling patient appointments

• Experience with data collection and reports

• Enrollment requirements for Texas Medicaid and CHIP or willingness to learn

• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish

Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

• Measures vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse respiration and obtains height and weight.

• Interviews patients for updated medical history and documents information and other activities in the electronic medical records.

• Prepares patients for tests, exams, and procedures and provides basic patient education.

• Performs basic procedures including, but not limited to: injections, vision screening, auditory exams, ear lavage, EKG, minor wound care, nebulizer treatments, throat swabs, fitting ortho slings, splints, etc.

• Assists and/or chaperones nurse practitioner during exams or procedures, transfers specimen, and documents testing and lab results in medical records.