What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Surgery position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team at the Woodlands area location. With multiple locations around Houston, our experience and services extend into your neighborhood. 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 The Woodlands, patients in The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe and communities north of Houston have access to top-ranked, comprehensive cancer care close to home.
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. Prior EPIC and Oncology experience preferred. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
MD Anderson offers employees:
Key Functions
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
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 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. Prior EPIC and Oncology experience preferred. 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 with patient examinations, treatments and procedures.
- Prepares / stocks rooms and escorts patients to rooms.
- Obtains vital signs and prepares patients for physician's care.
- Documents in the medical record patient care entries and completed lab work.
- Reviews and sorts incoming lab results and forwards reports for review.
- Collects laboratory specimens and performs waived laboratory testing (such as finger stick glucose and EKG tests).
- Provides transportation of patients for discharge or transfer to other areas in the hospital.
- Cleans, stores, prepares and coordinates maintenance of medical equipment.
- Maintains inventories of laboratory and medical supplies.
- Instructs patients as to test preparations according to planned procedure.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program.
- Required: 1 year Medical assistant experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- 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: 177862
- 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?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No