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Certified Medical Assistant, Cancer Center CT

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

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USD 30,000 - 42,000

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Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Certified Medical Assistant for their Cancer Center. This full-time position involves providing clinical and administrative support to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant experience in patient care, and necessary certifications. The role emphasizes teamwork and commitment to delivering quality medical assistance in a renowned healthcare setting.

Benefits

PPO medical plan
Paid Time Off available
Retirement Programs
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

  • 1 year of patient care experience in a physician office practice.
  • Completion of Medical Assistant training.
  • BLS Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical support to physicians and nurses.
  • Take and record patient vital signs.
  • Document patient care tasks in medical records.

Skills

Patient care experience
Clinical skills
Communication
Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant, Cancer Center CT

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description
    Req#: 869664 WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
    With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

    JOB SUMMARY
    Works under general supervision of physician and/or nurse to provide clinical support to physicians and nurses in delivery of patient clinical care and administrative support.

    BENEFITS
    UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

    • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
    • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
    • Paid Time Off, available day one
    • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
    • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
    • Wellness programs
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
    • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!


    EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
    Required
    • Education
      High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Experience
      1 year of patient care experience in a physician office practice or
      Completion of Medical Assistant training
    • Licenses and Certifications
      (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by the first day of employment Upon Hire and
      Medical Assistant certification and maintenance of current certified status obtained through one of the following Upon Hire
      (CMA) CERT MEDICAL ASSISTANT The American Association of Medical Assistants or
      (RMA) REG MEDICAL ASSISTANT The American Medical Technologists Association or
      (NRCMA) NAT REGD CERT MEDICAL ASSISTNT The National Association for Health Professionals or
      (NCMA) NAT CERT MEDICAL ASSISTANT The National Center for Competency Testing or
      (NHA-CCMA) Nat Hlthcareer CertClinMedAsst or
      (RMA) REG MEDICAL ASSISTANT American Allied Health

    JOB DUTIES
    • Takes, records, and reports patient vital signs using medical equipment; performs procedures of low complexity such as visual acuity, development and/or musculoskeletal screening, POC testing, phlebotomy, EKG testing, and other approved clinic specific diagnostic testing.
    • Escorts or transports patients to exam rooms or treatment rooms, or other areas as directed.
    • Documents completion of patient care tasks in medical records, and reinforces education provided by the physician or nurse seeking assistance from the nurse or physician as appropriate. Confirms appropriate patient consent and authorization forms are signed for research and/or medical treatment
    • Assists in care of patients by preparing exam rooms for patient care, facilitating use of diagnostic equipment, and ensuring availability of needed patient information, such as results of diagnostic exams and medical records.
    • Assumes responsibility for weekly autoclave temperature monitoring, POC testing QA, and monthly audit report on compliance as directed by clinic management.
    • Serves as preceptor and resource for newly-hired medical assistants and medical assistant externs, actively participating in their integration into the department.
    • May perform a variety of administrative/clerical duties, scheduling patient appointments, precertifying procedures, answering patient phones by collecting data to forward to the nurse for triage as directed.
    • Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure patient safety and proper functioning. Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area.
    • May function as a clinic safety officer, verifying each employee's knowledge of fire safety and the evacuation plan for the work area as directed.
    • Confirms appropriate patient consent and authorization forms are signed for research and/or medical treatment.
    • Maintains current customer service, clinical, and technical skills by attending training programs and procedures. Participates in annual skills competency review.
    • Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area. May provide occasional working supervision to non-licensed medical and/or clerical office support personnel for clerical functions or other non-clinical activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
    Security
    This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

    EEO Statement
    UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas.

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