Medical Assistant I

Texas A&M University System•Canyon, TX

8d•$16

About The Position

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. General Summary: Provides patient care activities on a daily basis. Transfers patients from reception area to patient care rooms. MA duties to include taking patient histories, vital signs, lab draws, injections, EKG’s assist provider with procedures. Cleans and stocks patient rooms. Updates health information in patient charts in EMR. Assists with inventory. Acts as a liaison between patient, nurse and provider.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Two (2) years of patient care.
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.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Three (3) years of patient care.
Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

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 and other activities in the electronic medical records.
Prepares patients for tests, exams, and procedures and provides basic patient education.
Performs basic procedures including, but not limited to: injections, vision screening, auditory exams, ear lavage, EKG, minor wound care, nebulizer treatments, throat swabs, fitting ortho slings, splints, and braces.
Assists and/or chaperones physician during exams or procedures, transfers specimen, and documents testing and lab results in medical records.
Serves as a liaison between patient and providers.
Prepares and administers injections and dispenses medication as directed by physician.
Updates health information in electronic medical records.
Assists providers in maintenance of electronic medical records.
May draw blood and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
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.
Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes medical instruments, including endoscopes.
Assists medical staff by filing lab requests and results, distributing lab results to nurses and physicians, and obtaining clinical reports from affiliated organizations.
Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, university and job-specific online training courses.
Other duties as assigned.