• Medical Assistant I

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    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

    Our Commitment

     

    Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Int egrity, 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 supervision, is responsible for providing direct patient care in coordination with clinicians. Conducts basic office-based medical tasks and performs basic clinical procedures to include injection and medication administrations. Cleans, sterilizes, and stocks exam rooms and medical equipment.

     

    What you need to know

     

    Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

     

    Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended .

    Other Requirements and Factors:

    + This position is security sensitive. The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA regulations. The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with the A&M System policy and is further required to complete HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable time-frame after the individual’s employment, and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

    + This is an in-person position, located at the Beutel Health Center on TAMU Main Campus.

    + This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

    + Able to stand for 80% of shift

    Essential Duties/Tasks

    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.

     

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    Safety and Compliance

    + Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes exam rooms and medical instruments per infection control policies.

    + Maintains a clean and safe environment.

    + Completes continuing education as required by certifying board and department policy.

     

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    Administrative Support

    + May assist in training student worker nursing assistants.

    + Participates on committees as assigned. ​

    Qualifications

    Required Education/Experience:

    + 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 or certifications:

    + Must obtain Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification or registration prior to start 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).

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Previous experience in a college healthcare environment.

    + Completion of a Medical Assistant course of study.

    Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

    + 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.

     

    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.

     

    + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

    + Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

    + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

    + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

    + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

    + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.