Medical Assistant - Melanoma & Skin Center

Medical Assistant Position

Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention.

The Melanoma and Skin Center is committed to helping you win the fight against all types of skin cancer. At MD Anderson, innovative research combines with world-class expertise in diagnosing and treating skin cancers. Your treatment plan may include the very latest therapies, and access to clinical trials of new drugs. We offer cancer vaccines and targeted therapies, many developed at MD Anderson.

The ideal candidate brings at least one year of MA experience, hands-on procedure experience, and the ability to stay adaptable in a fast-paced clinical setting. They excel in high-volume workflows, maintain strong patient care standards, and hold MA certification—preferred but not required. The schedule will be Monday – Friday / 8 hour days.

MD Anderson offers employees:

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
• Employer paid life, AD&D, and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups.
• Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.

The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant position is to act as a lead assistant in preparing patients for Melanoma Surgery, Melanoma Medical & Dermatology, appointments, and assisting with procedures. Medical Assistants perform direct patient care in a dynamic, high-volume environment. There is involvement in all technical aspects of dermatological procedures to ensure continuity of care and maximum efficiency of the area. Consistently demonstrates appropriate knowledge of basic procedural supplies specific to Melanoma & Dermatology.

Key functions include:

• Assisting staff with completion of routine patient care assignments.
• Accurately recording vital signs and other data, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
• Various administrative duties as delegated by the clinical team and/or nursing leadership.
• Aiding in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, greeting, rooming, and vital signs on all patients registered in clinic.
• Observing for any unusual signs/symptoms that may need attention prior to appointment and reporting to RN/MLP/MD appropriately.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Stocking and maintaining unit and patient care supplies and equipment.
• Maintaining expectations for safety preparedness, including orientation to new equipment, employee education events, CPR training, and fire drills.
• Escalating significant events and concerns regarding patients and their care to appropriate nursing staff.
• Responsible for the security and confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Assisting in the reception area as needed, answering telephones, recording information on appropriate note, and distributing to appropriate staff.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program including externship/practicum or Graduate of a U.S. Military medical services training program.

Work Experience:

• Required: 1 year Medical Assistant experience or No experience required with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (including externship/practicum) or U.S. Military medical training.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Preferred: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire.
• Preferred: CMA - Certified Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Upon Hire.
• Preferred: RMA - Registered Medical Assistant American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire.
• Preferred: CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Upon Hire.
• Preferred: National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Upon Hire.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.