What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Medical Assistant - Mays Radiation Oncology Clinic position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
Breast, Gynecologic, and Genitourinary Radiation Oncology Clinics
The Breast, Gyn, and GU Radiation Oncology clinics provide specialized ambulatory care services to patients undergoing radiation therapy. These multidisciplinary teams focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of each patient, while supporting clinical operations and ensuring a safe, efficient environment.
Medical Assistant - Float Position
The Medical Assistant supports patient care and clinic operations across Breast, Gyn, and GU Radiation Oncology clinics. This role assists nursing staff and physicians with routine patient services and ensures a clean, organized, and compliant clinical environment. The Medical Assistant collaborates with the healthcare team to address patient needs and contributes to a positive patient experience through effective communication and superior customer service.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting and demonstrates proficiency in EPIC. They are skilled in patient interaction, vital sign collection, and clinic documentation. Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills are essential. Candidates should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients and colleagues.
Shift Details
This float position covers Breast, Gyn, and GU Radiation Oncology clinics. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no overtime.
Hourly breakdown of salary range
Hourly breakdown of salary range: Minimum $20.67 - Midpoint $25.96 - Maximum $31.25
What's In It For Me (WIIFM)
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
The Breast, Gyn, and GU Radiation Oncology clinics provide specialized ambulatory care services to patients undergoing radiation therapy. These multidisciplinary teams focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of each patient, while supporting clinical operations and ensuring a safe, efficient environment.
Medical Assistant - Float Position
The Medical Assistant supports patient care and clinic operations across Breast, Gyn, and GU Radiation Oncology clinics. This role assists nursing staff and physicians with routine patient services and ensures a clean, organized, and compliant clinical environment. The Medical Assistant collaborates with the healthcare team to address patient needs and contributes to a positive patient experience through effective communication and superior customer service.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has at least two years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting and demonstrates proficiency in EPIC. They are skilled in patient interaction, vital sign collection, and clinic documentation. Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills are essential. Candidates should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for patients and colleagues.
Shift Details
This float position covers Breast, Gyn, and GU Radiation Oncology clinics. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no overtime.
Hourly breakdown of salary range
Hourly breakdown of salary range: Minimum $20.67 - Midpoint $25.96 - Maximum $31.25
What's In It For Me (WIIFM)
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
- Completes clinic assignments as delegated by nursing staff.
- Collects patient information during visits, including vital signs, height, and weight.
- Assists with form completion such as FMLA and disability documentation.
- Maintains a safe and clean clinic environment.
- Ensures supplies are properly stored, labeled, and within expiration dates.
- Communicates openly and professionally with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to address patient care needs.
- Reports changes in patient status to appropriate staff.
- Resolves conflicts professionally and provides timely feedback.
- Demonstrates superior customer service in all interactions.
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program.
- Required: One year Medical assistant experience. or
- Required: With preferred education no experience is required.
- Preferred: Two years of Medical Assistant experience.
- Preferred: CMA - Certified Medical Asst American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Upon Hire
- Preferred: RMA - Reg Medical Assistant American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire
- Preferred: CCMA - Cert Clinical Medical Asst National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Upon Hire
- Preferred: National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Upon Hire
- Preferred: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire
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: 177298
- 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?: Yes
Salary : $21 - $31
