Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Float Pool

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. As part of the Ambulatory Float Pool, you will manage the care of the medically stable adult patient with low to moderate acute issues related to oncologic diseases and treatment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience. CMA or RMA certification is preferred but not required. Ideal candidates are organized, strong communicators, and flexible, with a preference for those who have adult oncology experience. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

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
Assists Staff:
• Responsibilities include completion of routine patient care assignments as delegated.
• Accurately record vital signs and other data, report abnormalities to nursing staff.
• Collects laboratory specimens and performs laboratory wave testing (i.e, glucose, Hgb A1C, EKG)
Assists Patients:
• Aids in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, greeting, rooming, and vital signs.
Work Environment:
• Maintains the environment in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Stock and maintain unit and patient care supplies and equipment.
Effective Communication:
• Escalates 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
• Timely processing and rooming of all patients after registration
• Inform nurses when patients have been roomed.
• Update "wait time boards" every 30 minutes.

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: Two years of Medical Assistant 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.