Medical Assistant - Clinical & Translational Research Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance through stable scheduling

Job summary

A leading cancer research center in Houston is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist with patient examinations and treatments, document care, and collect lab specimens. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, with a preferred Medical Assistant program or US Military training. Prior experience is valued. The position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits within a dynamic medical environment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Preferred: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
One year of medical assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient examinations, treatments and procedures.
Document patient care entries and completed lab work.
Collect laboratory specimens and perform waived laboratory testing.

Skills

Patient care

Medical documentation

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school diploma/equivalent

Graduate of approved Medical Assistant program

Job description

Overview

The Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) is a world-class clinical trial facility conducting over 700 innovative studies across 22 departments, with a strong focus on first-in-human, Phase I and II trials. As MD Anderson's dedicated site for complex new drug development, our 41-bed treatment area and on-site laboratory support intensive, time-sensitive research. Serving more than 15,000 patient visits annually, the CTRC's success is driven by highly trained nursing and laboratory professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing cancer treatment.

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.
Must position, lift and move patients as needed.
Cleans, stores, prepares and coordinates maintenance of medical equipment.
Maintains inventories of laboratory and medical supplies.
Processes all required paperwork.
Instructs patients as to test preparations according to planned procedure.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
- Required: High school diploma/equivalent.
- Preferred: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program.
Experience
- Required: One year of medical assistant experience. With preferred degree, no experience is required.
- Preferred: One year of medical assistant experience.
Certification
- Required: None
- Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by AMT; Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by NHA; National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by NCCT; Current CPR certification.

Shift

Monday - Friday 12 pm - 10:30 pm alternating weekends/holidays. (Shift on Saturday and Sunday is 7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Salary

$43,000 minimum - $54,000 midpoint - $65,000 maximum

What’s In It for You

Make a meaningful impact by supporting patients through critical stages of their cancer care journey.
Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient centered care.
Strengthen your clinical skills through hands on experience in a fast paced, dynamic outpatient setting.
Access professional development and career growth opportunities within a nationally recognized medical center.
Benefit from a stable weekday/weekend schedule, helping promote work-life balance and consistency.

Benefits/Policies

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.

Security/Policy

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.

Equal Opportunity

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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