Job Description

Requisition: 202400370S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: COM Clinical Practice

General Requirements:

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent and completion of Medical Assisting Program. Two years' experience in a clinic or hospital setting, or related experience. Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English). Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Performs Medical Assistant duties for the Sam Houston State University Physicians Clinic. Cares for and treats patients according to accepted nursing and medical standards.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Performs Medical Assistant duties. Delivers direct patient care as assigned. Performs testing and gathers information. Communicates with the provider and documents in medical record. Manages medical inventory management. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) regulations. Assists physicians and other providers in the care of sick and injured patients. Rooms and interviews patients regarding their reason for visit, medical history, medications, and other information pertinent to their healthcare. Takes patients' vital signs and records in the medical record. Maintains supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals as necessary. Maintains, restocks, and cleans exam rooms and checks equipment between patient screenings. Records on electronic health records, all pertinent information concerning care, vitals, and medication. Assists with answering the phone and taking patient messages as needed. Responsibilities include drawing blood, routine injections in children and adults, obtaining specimens, and assisting with minor procedures under the direction of the physicians and other providers. Plans, develops, implements, coordinates and monitors programs or services. Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Coordinates and schedules appointments and activities as needed. Interprets policies and procedures. Compiles, tracks, and reviews data and reports. Attends meetings. Prepares, reviews, revises, and distributes reports, documents, and correspondence as directed. Ability to chart Prep. Assist front office with duties. Performs other related duties as assigned.

About Sam Houston State University

About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System

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