Medical Assistant - Thoracic Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX • 1d ago

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. MD Anderson's Thoracic Center provides personalized care for every @type and stage of lung cancer and other cancers in the chest region. Our nationally recognized expertise allows us to offer hope for lung cancer patients whose disease may be considered untreatable elsewhere.

The ideal candidate is a Medical Assistant who brings a strong work ethic, a caring approach to patient support, and a dependable, team focused mindset. They excel in high volume workflows, maintain strong patient care standards, and hold MA certification-preferred but not required. The primary schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Will consider recent graduates eager to build their clinical skills.

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.

The Medical Assistant will assist with multiple clinic operational activities, while in collaboration with clinical nurse, thoracic medical oncologist, thoracic surgeons, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), residents, and other multidisciplinary team members.

Must be able to follow instruction, practice independently, while establishing and maintaining positive cooperative working relationships, flexibility, interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency, organizational skills, problem solving skills, resourcefulness, and self-motivation.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Prepare clinics for the day.

Stock and prepare exam rooms.

Assist with pre and post-surgical patient supplies.

Assist with procedural setup.

Assist with patient administrative documents.

Obtain patient vital signs.

Perform accurate entry of patient information in medical record while providing rooming documentation support.

Notification of abnormal parameters to the clinical nurse.

Safely escort and transport patients in wheelchairs/stretchers.

Clean, store, prepare, coordinate, and report any equipment in need of repair/maintenance; audit and maintain inventory of medical supplies.

Other duties assigned.

E*DUCATION

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 https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs, 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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 181881

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: 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: Yes

Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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