MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant position is to act as lead technical assistant in preparing patients for medical visits and procedures. Under general supervision in an outpatient clinical setting, assists with administrative services, assists with direct patient care, and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocol.

Medical Assistant opportunity in Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and at least one year of Medical Assistant experience; preferably in a hospital environment.

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm with no weekends or holidays

KEY FUNCTIONS

Under the direction of the registered nurse, assists with patient care procedures:

• Monitors and records patient vital signs
• Monitors and records patient weight
• Positions patients as requested by nurse or by the patient
• Cares for patients on isolation status
• Obtains fingerstick glucose testing as requested
• Documents patient data and care given in the electronic medical record

Patient Interaction

• Greeting and arriving patients in the computer system
• Interacting with patients in a manner appropriate for the age and life stage of the patient
• Escorts patients, materials, specimens, and equipment to various clinic sections, nursing units or assigned rooms

Clinic duties

• Maintains stocks of supplies as necessary
• Stocks assigned rooms with designated supplies
• Will clean equipment, according to prescribed maintenance schedules, or as needed. (glucometers, vital sign machines, etc.)

Practice's safety, environmental and/or infection control methods.

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required: High school diploma/equivalent.

Preferred: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program.

EXPERIENCE

Required: One year of medical assistant experience; with preferred degree, no experience is required.

Preferred: Medical Assistant experience in a hospital environment

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Required: None

Preferred: Certified by one of the following based on Medical Assistant experience or preferred education: Certified by one of the following based on Medical Assistant experience or preferred education:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

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: 158855
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 39,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 49,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 59,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No

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