Medical Assistant

Position: Medical Assistant I
## Medical Assistant IApplylocations:
Bryan, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-095489
** Job Title
** Medical Assistant I
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University Health Science Center
** Department
* * Primary Care & Rural Medicine
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Bryan, 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 I
** assists patients within an outpatient primary care clinic. The Medical Assistant I is responsible for conducting basic office based medical tasks, including the measurement of vital signs and patient medical histories. May give immunizations and or injections per physician’s orders. Serves as a medical instrument technician, conducting instrumentation cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
** What you need to know
**** Salary:** $13.00-$17.00/hour and will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
** Location/

Schedule:

** Bryan, TX/Full-Time
*** We encourage you to apply!
** To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application.
*** Required

Education and Experience:

*** High School Diploma or Equivalent
* Two Years of Related Experience
*
* Preferred Experience:

*** Experience in a clinical setting/Experience in OBGYN services
** Required Licenses and

Certifications:

*** Ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within six months of employment
** Preferred Licenses and

Certifications:

*** Medical Assistant Certification
** Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
* Interpersonal and communication skills and ability to plan and organize effectively Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines, general understanding of electronic medical record systems Experience working with individuals and communities.
*
* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Bilingual – English/Spanish
** Responsibilities
* *** Patient Care Responsibilities
*** Provides patient care activities on a daily basis.
* Transfers patients from reception to patient care areas, measures vital signs, interviews patients for medical records, assists and/or chaperones physician during exams or procedures, administers injections, dispenses medications, transfers specimen, documents testing and lab results in medical records.
* Schedules visits and shots, performs research related activities and documents other activities in electronic medical records.
** Clinic Responsibilities
*** Ensures cleanliness of exam and treatment rooms, exam tables, counter tops, and doorknobs to prevent spread of infection in patient care areas.
* Stocks patient care rooms and nurses’ stations weekly as needed.
* Participates in documentation of patient care.
* Updates health information in electronic medical records. Assists physicians in maintenance of electronic medical records.
** 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…