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 one 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 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.

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

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.