Texas A&M University System·Bryan, Texas
The Medical Assistant I provides daily patient care activities, including measuring vital signs, administering injections, and documenting results in electronic medical records. They are also responsible for maintaining clinic cleanliness and sterilizing medical instruments.
Job Title Medical Assistant I Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Primary Care & Rural Medicine Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Bryan, Texas Job Type Staff
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.
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 I assists patients within an outpatient primary care clinic. The Medical Assistant I is responsible for conducting basic office based medical tasks, including the measurement of vital signs and patient medical histories. May give immunizations and or injections per physician’s orders. Serves as a medical instrument technician, conducting instrumentation cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. What you need to know Salary: $13.00-$17.00/hour and will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time We encourage you to apply! To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application. Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent Two Years of Related Experience Preferred Experience: Experience in a clinical setting/Experience in OBGYN services Required Licenses and Certifications: Ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within six months of employment Preferred Licenses and Certifications: Medical Assistant Certification Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Interpersonal and communication skills and ability to plan and organize effectively Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines, general understanding of electronic medical record systems Experience working with individuals and communities.
Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual – English/Spanish
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 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 as needed. Participates in documentation of patient care. Updates health information in electronic medical records. Assists physicians in maintenance of electronic medical records. 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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. 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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and two years of related experience, with the ability to obtain BLS certification within six months. A Medical Assistant certification and experience in OBGYN services are preferred.
Market context
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