Medical Assistant II
20 hours ago
College Station
Texas A&M University Health Science Center Office of Clinical Affairs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff 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. The Medical Assistant II, under general supervision, assists patients at Texas A&M Concierge Medicine. Conducts basic office-based medical tasks, including the measurement of vital signs, and patient medical histories and medications. Assisting providers during examinations and minor procedures. Serves as a medical instrument technician, conducting instrumentation cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. • 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 in the electronic medical records., • Prepares patients for tests, exams, and procedures and provides basic patient education., • Performs basic procedures including phlebotomy, injections, vision screening, nebulizer treatments, throat swabs, and fitting ortho slings., • Assists and/or chaperones providers during exams or procedures., • Documents testing and lab results in medical records., • Serves as a liaison between patients and providers., • Ensures cleanliness of exam and treatment rooms, exam tables, countertops, and doorknobs to prevent the spread of infection., • Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes medical instruments, including endoscopes., • Stocks patient care rooms and nursing station., • Assists in the organization and upkeep of assigned areas to ensure a clean and safe working environment., • Updates health information in electronic medical records., • Assists providers in the maintenance of electronic medical records., • Documents patient care activities in the electronic health record., • Assists with inventory and office equipment maintenance., • Maintains drug and vaccine logs., • Assists with the organization and upkeep of central nurses' station., • Completes continuing education as required by the certifying board. Required Education and Experience • High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience., • Three years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: • Medical assistant certification, • Phlebotomy certification preferred or 2 years of experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others., • 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. 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 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 pre-populate 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.