Job Title Medical Assistant I Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department University Health Services Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description 🌟 Join Our Team as a Medical Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day! 🌟 Are you passionate about patient care and ready to be a vital part of a collaborative healthcare team? We’re looking for a Medical Assistant I who thrives in a dynamic clinical environment and is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Location: College Station, TexasSchedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday 8a-5pDepartment: University Health Services Salary: $15.85 - $17.44 About the Role As a Medical Assistant, you’ll provide direct patient care and support clinicians in a variety of essential tasks. From administering medications to preparing exam rooms, your role is key to ensuring a smooth, safe, and welcoming experience for every patient. Requirements: + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience + 2+ years of related experience in a medical office, hospital, nursing home, or home health setting + Must obtain Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification or registration prior to start date; must maintain as condition of employment + Eligible for certification or registration through ARMA, AAMA, or NHA + Ability to obtain BLS certification within 6 months of hire + Strong multitasking, teamwork, and confidentiality skills + Basic EMR documentation skills A well-qualified candidate will have experience in a college healthcare setting and have completed a Medical Assistant training program. What You’ll Do Patient Care: + Provides patient care activities daily + Transfers patients from reception area to exam rooms, measures vital signs, obtains height and weight, interviews patients for medical history, and updates health information in the electronic health record (EHR) + Administers medications and injections as directed by a physician or advanced practice provider + Performs basic procedures, including taking electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening, ear lavage, spirometry and peak flows, nebulizer treatments, throat/nasal swabs, and fitting ortho slings, splints, and braces + Prepares patients for tests, exams, and procedures and explains basic treatment procedures to patients + Assists and/or chaperones providers during exams or procedures + Documents patient care activities in the electronic health record (EHR) Medical Office: + Greets patients and provides assistance and direction + Answers the telephone and responds to routine inquiries from patients and staff or transfers calls to appropriate unit + Obtains electronic signatures for consent to treat + Assists with inventory and office equipment maintenance for assigned area/clinic. + Stocks patient care areas as needed Safety and Compliance: + Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes exam rooms and medical instruments in accordance with policies and procedures for infection control + Assists in the organization and upkeep of assigned area to ensure a clean and safe working environment + Completes continuing education as required by certifying board and Student Health Services Administrative: + May assist in training student worker nursing assistants + Participates on committees as assigned Why Join Us? + Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team + Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced clinical setting + Opportunities for professional development and continuing education + Make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community Ready to Apply? Submit your application today and take the next step in your healthcare career! 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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)   and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month + Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)   training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 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.