Medical Assistant II

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** 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 areAs 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**.
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* 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…