Medical Assistant II

Job Title

Medical Assistant II

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Office of Clinical Affairs

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 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 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.

Responsibilities:
Patient Care Activities

• 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.

 

Infection Control and Cleanliness

• 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.

 

Electronic Medical Records Management

• 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.

 

Inventory and Office Maintenance

• Assists with inventory and office equipment maintenance.
• Maintains drug and vaccine logs.
• Assists with the organization and upkeep of central nurses’ station.

 

Miscellaneous Duties

• Completes continuing education as required by the certifying board.

 

Qualifications:

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.

 

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 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.