GI Medical Assistant - Endoscopy & Patient Care

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Disability coverage

PTO & EIB

Holidays & leave

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Career development

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center in Houston. The role supports patient examinations, prepares exam rooms, obtains vital signs, and maintains medical records.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience; CMA/RMA certifications preferred; GI/endoscopy experience preferred. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program including externship/practicum.
• Preferred: Graduate of a U.S. Military medical services training program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare and stock rooms; escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for physician care.
• Document patient care entries and completed lab work in medical records.
• Review and sort incoming lab results; forward reports for review.
• Collect laboratory specimens and perform waived testing (e.g., finger stick glucose, EKG).
• Transport patients for discharge or transfer within the hospital.
• Position, lift, and move patients as needed.
• Clean, store, and maintain medical equipment.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory and medical supplies.
• Process required paperwork and instruct patients on test preparations.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program (including externship/practicum)

Graduate of U.S. Military medical services training program

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center in Houston. The role supports patient examinations, prepares exam rooms, obtains vital signs, and maintains medical records.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience; CMA/RMA certifications preferred; GI/endoscopy experience preferred. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm.