Community Based Provider
Texas A&M University System
Job Title
Community Based Provider
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
College Of Nursing
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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) 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 Community-Based Provider/Medical Assistant II, under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of assigned project in the College of Nursing.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Qualifications Required Education and Experience
+ High School, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ 3 years related medical experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications
+ Active Texas CDL or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience working with individuals in rural or medically underserved communities.
+ Experience with scheduling patient appointments.
+ Experience with data collection and reports.
+ Enrollment requirements for Texas Medicaid and CHIP or willingness to learn
+ Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
+ Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
+ Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
+ Able to provide and receive confidential information while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
+ 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, etc.
+ Assists and/or chaperones nurse practitioner 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 nurse practitioner.
+ Oversees and ensures the cleanliness of exam and treatment rooms are maintained at the highest standards to prevent spread of infection in patient -care areas.
+ Monitors and maintains supply and inventory of clinical supplies, including the stocking of patient care exam rooms and common areas to ensure supplies are on hand as needed for patient care.
+ Accurately maintains daily activity logs regarding client activity and destinations
+ Identifies and coordinates community resources
+ Continuously expands knowledge and understanding of community resources and service programs provided.
+ Serves as a Driver for mobile clinics in a University vehicle.
+ Conduct community resource assessment
+ Serves as the lead community-based provider assistant and is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients
+ Serves as a mentor and assists supervisor with training and supervision of student workers.
Project Coordination and Communication
+ Works under the direction of the health care provider
+ Coordinates scheduling of patient follow-up appointments with available providers.
+ Provides verbal and/or written communication to patients and to providers.
+ Identifies and provides available resources to patients in their own communities.
+ Compiles data and creates reports.
+ Assists with registering patients in the electronic health record system
+ Obtains medical records and laboratory results from providers and ensures clinic providers are aware of the results
Other Requirements and Factors:
+ Depending upon the nature of the position, the employee may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).
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.
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