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Job Title

Medical Assistant I

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Medical Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.68 hourly

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary:

Provides patient care activities on a daily basis. Transfers patients from reception area to patient care rooms. MA duties to include taking patient histories, vital signs, lab draws, injections, EKG’s assist provider with procedures. Cleans and stocks patient rooms. Updates health information in patient charts in EMR. Assists with inventory. Acts as a liaison between patient, nurse and provider.

Responsibilities:

+ Provides patient care activities on a daily basis.

+ Transfers patients from reception to patient care areas.

+ 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, and braces.

+ Assists and/or chaperones physician during exams or procedures, transfers specimen, and documents testing and lab results in medical records.

+ Serves as a liaison between patient and providers.

+ Prepares and administers injections and dispenses medication as directed by physician.

+ Updates health information in electronic medical records.

+ Assists providers in maintenance of electronic medical records.

+ May draw blood and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

+ 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.

+ Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes medical instruments, including endoscopes.

+ Assists medical staff by filing lab requests and results, distributing lab results to nurses and physicians, and obtaining clinical reports from affiliated organizations.

+ Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, university and job-specific online training courses.

+ This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

+ High School Diploma.

+ Two (2) years of patient care.

+ Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

+ Oral and written communication skills.

+ Interpersonal and organizational skills.

+ Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

+ CPR certified.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Associate’s degree.

+ Three (3) years of patient care.

+ Medical Assistant.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

+ Cover letter

+ Resume

+ Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.

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.