Medical Assistant II - PRN

Glimpse of the Job

Are you passionate about community health and eager to make a difference? Join our team as a PRN Medical Assistant II in the East Texas area! You'll have the opportunity to work closely with our dedicated team, contributing to the success of our initiatives and improving community health outcomes.

Be the Difference

As a Medical Assistant II on our mobile clinic team, you’ll do more than assist—you’ll help transform healthcare access for rural communities. Here’s how you’ll make a difference:

• Bring Care Where It’s Needed Most – Deliver essential clinical support to patients in underserved areas.

• Be the Face of Compassionate Care – Build trust and comfort for patients during their mobile clinic visits.

• Adapt and Thrive – Work in a dynamic, flexible environment that sharpens your problem-solving skills.

• Champion Preventive Health – Assist with screenings, vaccinations, and education to improve long-term outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3 years related medical experience

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Active Texas Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment

A well-qualified candidate will also possess

• 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

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Responsibilities: Measures vital signs, interviews patients for updated medical history, and documents information in electronic medical records. Prepares patients for tests, exams, and procedures, providing basic patient education. Performs basic procedures, including 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 specimens, and documents testing and lab results in medical records. Serves as a liaison between patients and providers, prepares and administers injections, and dispenses medication as directed by the nurse practitioner. Ensures the cleanliness of exam and treatment rooms to prevent the spread of infection. Monitors and maintains inventory of clinical supplies, ensuring patient care areas are stocked. Maintains daily activity logs regarding client activity and destinations. Identifies and coordinates community resources, continuously expanding knowledge of service programs. Serves as a driver for mobile clinics in a university vehicle and conducts community resource assessments. Leads as the community-based provider assistant, responsible for patient care that promotes safety and wellbeing. Mentors and assists supervisor with training and supervision of student workers.

• Project Coordination/Communication: Works under the direction of the health care provider. Coordinates scheduling of patient follow-up appointments with available providers. Provides verbal and written communication to patients and providers. Identifies and provides available resources to patients in their 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.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Location/Schedule: Located in Crockett, Texas, this is a part-time PRN position, and hours are varied depending on the need and employee availability.

Other: Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. The Medical Assistant must be able to drive and service the Mobile Clinic.

What You Need to Do

Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

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.

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.