Medical Assistant - Endoscopy (Part-Time)

The Medical Assistant supports high-volume endoscopy services through direct patient care, procedure support, and clinic coordination in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and is an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team and contributes directly to safe, efficient endoscopy operations. This role offers the opportunity to directly support patients undergoing complex diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures at UT MD Anderson while working alongside a highly specialized care team. The Medical Assistant contributes to life-saving cancer care, benefits from a structured weekday schedule, and gains exposure to advanced clinical practices within a nationally recognized institution that supports professional growth and long-term career development.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Medical Assistant experience, with prior Endoscopy experience preferred. Must be adaptable, able to perform well in high-volume clinical settings, demonstrate strong hands-on procedure experience, and consistently deliver high-quality patient care.

This position is a part-time, 20 hour position. The schedule will be 8am-4:30pm and will be based at the Texas Medical Center main campus.

MD Anderson offers employees:
• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on 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.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Clinical Patient Care/Coordination Skills:
• Consistently and competently demonstrates proficiency with taking patient vital signs. Accurately validates vital signs before entering into electronic health record.
• Collects pertinent patient information specific to procedure type and enters into EHR.
• Appropriately identifies patient needs; verifies requirements with provider & enters lab order(s) into appropriate system.
• Accurately identifies variances in lab values according to department designated parameters and notifies appropriate staff (RN, provider).
• Demonstrates initiative to complete role responsibilities i.e. screening incoming calls, document pre/post patient information, removes intravenous lines according to training protocol.
• Maximizes procedure room utilization by assisting with procedure room turnover, patient transfer assistance, cleaning of procedure room & equipment.
• Maintains patient safety through compliance with Institutional policies and Joint Commission regulations.
• Consistently demonstrates appropriate Infection Control practices according to Institutional policy.

Technical Skills:
• Appropriately uses designated systems, e.g. OneConnect, Ticket to Ride, to track patients according to identified department steps.
• Accurately applies & enters appropriate CPT codes & modifiers.
• Accurately & appropriately uses the E&M calculator to enter appropriate.
• Appropriately performs glucometer and iStat QC every morning as an opening responsibility.
• Consistently, independently & appropriately demonstrates sterile technique when sets up sterile trays and assists in procedures with minimal supervision.
• Consistently complies with Department specimen handling protocol & Universal Protocol process.
• Participates in departmental rotation for Zip Rounding.
• Provides stocking of supplies support, maintaining designated pars, & reports expired supplies to endoscopy Leadership.
• Promptly reports equipment errors/malfunctions to a member of the Endoscopy Leadership Team.

Communication Skills:
• Confirms patient scheduled appointments, communicating in a professional, clear and concise manner according to designated telephone etiquette script.
• Consistently takes initiative to clearly communicate variances in lab results, lab needs, and patient related concerns.
• Clearly reports all patient related concerns/variances to appropriate team.
• Consistently maintains professionalism when interacting with others.
• Fosters a positive team environment through the consistent use of positive, respectful, & professional dialogues.
• Appropriately utilizes paging system.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

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

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Preferred: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire and
• Preferred: CMA - Certified Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Upon Hire or
• Preferred: RMA - Registered Medical Assistant American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire or
• Preferred: CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Upon Hire or
• 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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182457
• Employment Status: Part-Time Not Benefits Eligible
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 54,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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