Medical Assistant II

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

Texas A&M University Medical Assistant II in College Station, TX provides essential patient care under supervision. You will measure vitals, review histories, assist with examinations, and help prepare patients for procedures while supporting providers and ensuring accurate medical records.

Role includes instrument cleaning, sterilization, inventory tasks, and maintaining a clean, organized clinical area; prior phlebotomy and MA certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of related experience required.
• Medical assistant certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred or 2 years of experience.

Responsabilités

• Provides daily patient care activities.
• Transfers patients from reception to care areas.
• Measures vital signs and records measurements.
• Interviews patients for updated medical histories.
• Prepares patients for tests, exams and procedures and provides basic patient education.
• Performs basic procedures including phlebotomy, injections, vision screening, nebulizer treatments, throat swabs.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Multitasking

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

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

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.