Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Clinic

Medical Assistant Position at MD Anderson Cancer Center

Seeking Medical Assistant to join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. With multiple locations around Houston, our experience and services extend into your neighborhood. Our patients have convenient, comfortable access to world-class cancer care in their community, close to where they live and work. 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 West Houston, patients in Katy, Memorial, Spring Branch and the surrounding Energy Corridor have convenient access to top-ranked, comprehensive cancer care.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year 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 clinic 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
• Accurately record vital signs and other data, report abnormalities to nursing staff.
• Completion of routine patient care assignments as delegated.
• Assists Patients
• Aids in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, greeting, rooming, and vital signs on all patients registered in clinic.
• Reports to RN/MLP/MD any vital sign falling outside of normal parameters.
• Records height, weight, oxygen saturation, and presence of pain on progress note.
• Assist with any procedures, or administrative tasks, under RN supervision
• Work Environment
• Maintains environment in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Stock and maintain unit and patient care supplies and equipment.
• Check expiration dates of all dated supplies and discard or return them according to institutional guidelines.
• Maintain processing rooms, including sterile processing, High Level Disinfection, quality control, logs, etc.
• 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.
• Assist in the reception area as needed, answers telephones, recording information on appropriate note and distribute to appropriate staff.

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