Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) - Medical Oncology

Medical Assistant

Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team at the Woodlands area location. With multiple locations around Houston, our experience and services extend into your neighborhood. MD Anderson provides medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology services along with a range of supportive programs at all of its greater Houston area locations. At MD Anderson The Woodlands, patients in The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe and communities north of Houston have access to top-ranked, comprehensive cancer care close to home.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Medical Assistant experience. CMA / RMA certification preferred. The schedule for this position 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 with patient examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Prepares / stocks rooms and escorts patients to rooms.
• Obtains vital signs and prepares patients for physician's care.
• Documents in the medical record patient care entries and completed lab work.
• Reviews and sorts incoming lab results and forwards reports for review.
• Collects laboratory specimens and performs waived laboratory testing.
• Provides transportation of patients for discharge or transfer to other areas in the hospital.
• Cleans, stores, prepares and coordinates maintenance of medical equipment.
• Maintains inventories of laboratory and medical supplies.
• Instructs patients as to test preparations according to planned procedure.
• 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.

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.