Job Title
Medical Assistant I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
University Health Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
$17.50 hourly
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: Starting at $17.50/hr.
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.
Other 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.
Departmental Needs (Miscellaneous Duties)
Completes continuing education activities as required by national certifying boards and University Health Services.
Maintains knowledge of and complies with applicable federal, state, university, and departmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Participates in committees as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and 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…