Medical Assistant – Ambulatory Clinics

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Spring (TX)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 65,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical benefits starting day 1

PTO & holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Woodlands area seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team. The role covers front and back office tasks in a busy ambulatory clinic, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm schedule.

1 year MA experience preferred; certification optional. MD Anderson offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, PTO, holidays, tuition assistance, and mentoring opportunities.

Qualifications

1 year Medical Assistant experience required.

Responsibilities

Assists with patient examinations, treatments and procedures.
Prepares / stocks rooms and escorts patients to rooms.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Front and back office

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program incl. externship

U.S. Military medical training program

CPR certification upon hire

CMA – Certified Medical Assistant

RMA – Registered Medical Assistant

CCMA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

NCMA – National Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

None

Job description

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 Medical Assistant experience, with certification preferred but not required. Experience in both front and back-office functions within an ambulatory clinic setting is highly valued. We are seeking a flexible, adaptable team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. The schedule for this position 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.
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.

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent and

Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program including externship/practicum. or

Preferred: Graduate of a U.S. Military medical services training program.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: 1 year Medical Assistant experience. or

Required: No experience required with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (including externship/practicum) or U.S. Military medical training.

Preferred: Prior front and back office experience in ambulatory clinic.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire and

Preferred: CMA – Certified Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Upon Hire or

Preferred: RMA – Registered Medical Assistant American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire or

Preferred: CCMA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Upon Hire or

Preferred: National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

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

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