Medical Assistant I
Texas A&M UniversityAbout the role
Job Title
Medical Assistant IAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Primary Care & Rural MedicineProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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 Medical Assistant, under general supervision, assists patients within an outpatient primary care clinic. Conducts basic office-based medical tasks, including the measurement and collection of vital signs and patient medical histories. Serves as a medical instrument technician, conducting instrumentation cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of experience in medical office, hospital, nursing home or home health setting
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within six months of employment
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to plan and organize effectively.
Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines, general understanding of electronic medical record systems.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
Medical Assistant Certification
Experience in a clinical setting.
Experience with Texas Vaccines for Children Program
Familiarity with electronic medical records and HIPAA guidelines
Bilingual - Spanish
Responsibilities:
Patient Care Responsibilities
Provides patient care activities on a daily basis.
Transfers patients from reception to patient care areas, measures vital signs, interviews patients for medical records, assists and/or chaperones physician during exams or procedures, administers injections, dispenses medications, transfers specimen, documents testing and lab results in medical records.
Schedules visits and shots, performs research related activities, and documents other activities in the electronic medical records.
Clinic Responsibilities
Ensures cleanliness of exam and treatment rooms, exam tables, counter tops, and doorknobs to prevent spread of infection in patient care areas.
Stocks patient care rooms and nurses’ stations weekly and as needed.
Participates in documentation of patient care.
Updates health information in electronic medical records.
Assists Physicians in maintenance of electronic medical records.
Fills in for others and performs other duties as assigned to assist other team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
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