Medical Assistant I

Job Title

Medical Assistant I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Health Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Are

University Health Services empowers Texas A&M students through integrated care that supports their physical and mental health. As part of Texas A&M Health—the university’s comprehensive health science center—our clinicians provide the highest level of care in medicine, counseling, psychology and emergency medical services that fosters students’ academic, personal and professional success.

What We Want

The Medical Assistant I, under general supervision, provides direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient primary care setting. The role includes assisting clinicians with patient visits, obtaining and documenting vital signs and medical histories, and performing basic clinical procedures such as injections and medication administration. The Medical Assistant I also serves as a medical instrument technician, responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and stocking medical instruments, equipment, and exam rooms to ensure a safe and efficient clinical environment.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Additional Details: Standard work hours for this position are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with holidays off. Occasional after-hour duties may be required.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Activities

• Provides direct patient care and serves as a liaison between patients and providers.

• Escorts patients from reception to exam and treatment areas.

• Measures and documents vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, height, and weight.

• Prepares patients for examinations, tests, and procedures; provides basic patient education.

• Assists and/or chaperones providers during examinations and procedures.

• Performs basic clinical procedures, including injections, medication administration, vision and auditory screenings, EKGs, laboratory specimen handling, nebulizer treatments, ear lavage, minor wound care, and fitting of orthopedic slings, splints, and braces.

• Answers telephone calls, takes messages, and communicates information to the care team.

• Assists patients with scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling appointments.

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 as appropriate and by manufacturer guidelines.

Electronic Medical Records Management

• Obtains, updates, and documents patient medical histories and consent signatures in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Assists providers in maintaining accurate patient health information.

• Documents clinical procedures and laboratory specimen collections in the EMR.

Inventory and Office Maintenance

• Ensures patient care areas and nurses’ stations are stocked with necessary supplies and equipment.

• Screens for and removes expired products.

• Records daily oxygen levels.

• Performs equipment calibrations daily.

• Assists with equipment maintenance as required.

• Communicates inventory and equipment needs.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of relevant experience in customer service in a healthcare setting, including work as a medical receptionist or roles involving patient customer care in a medical office, hospital, nursing home, home health agency, or a closely related area.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification within 6 months of employment. Prior to start date applicants must show proof of Medical Assistant certification or proof of registration for examination through one of the following national certifying boards:

  • American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA); or

  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); or

  • National Healthcare Association (NHA); or

  • National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).

  • BLS and Medical Assistant certification or registration must be maintained for continued employment.

Preferred Qualification:

• Two years of related experience in a medical office, outpatient primary care clinic, hospital, nursing home, home health setting, or a closely related setting.

• Previous experience in a college healthcare environment.

• Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program.  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to apply basic medical techniques.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong time-management capabilities, organization, and prioritization skills.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) software.

Other Requirements and Factors

• The individual in this position may be required to handle Personally Identifiable Information1 (PII) as defined by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations and Protected Health Information2 (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. The individual is required to handle PII and PHI in accordance with University Health Services (UHS), Texas A&M University System policies, and all applicable federal regulations.

  • 1PII includes information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity, either alone or when combined with other personal or identifying information.

• 2PHI refers to any health information that can be linked to a specific individual and is protected under federal privacy regulations.

• FERPA and HIPAA training are required upon employment and must be completed on a recurring basis as determined by policy and job duties.

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 

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. 

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.