Medical Assistant - Genitourinary Cancer Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical benefits

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disabil

PTO and EIB leave

Tuition Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Wellness and employee programs

Career Development Center

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join the Genitourinary Cancer Center. The ideal candidate has at least one year of MA experience and can thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced clinic with strong patient care standards. MA certification is preferred but not required.

Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day. MD Anderson offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, PTO, tuition assistance, and retirement plans,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program including externship/practicum preferred.
• U.S. Military medical services training program preferred.
• 1 year Medical Assistant experience required or no experience with accredited MA program.

Responsibilities

• Record and obtain vital signs for all patients and document in the medical record.
• Room patients and support positive patient care flow within the clinic.
• Obtain labs and assist with blood draws and specimen collection as ordered.
• Assist with GU Center procedures (e.g., prostate biopsies, cystoscopies, catheter removals) under supervision.
• Coordinate with the medical team to update medications and patient needs.

Skills

Vital signs

Rooming patients

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program with externship

U.S. Military medical services training program

Job description

Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.

MD Anderson's Genitourinary Cancer Center is one of the most active programs in the country for treating cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. We take a team approach to treating genitourinary cancers, and you are an important part of the team. Specialized medical oncologists, surgeons and radiation oncologists collaborate closely to customize your cancer treatment.

The ideal candidate brings at least one year of MA experience, and the ability to stay adaptable in a fast paced clinical setting. They excel in high volume workflows, maintain strong patient care standards, and hold MA certification-preferred but not required. The schedule will be Monday - Friday / 8 hours (no holidays, weekends).

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

• Obtaining and recording of vital signs on all patients who enter the clinic, record them in the medical record and alert the nursing/medical staff of any vital signs or conditions which are outside the normal/expected parameters.
• Rooming of patients.
• Works with the primary team to create a positive patient care flow throughout the clinic.
• Obtains labs.
• Assists in blood draws and obtaining other lab specimens as ordered by the physician or under the instruction of the RN.
• Assists with procedures in the GU Center such as prostate biopsies, cystoscopies, bladder instillations, catheter removal, suture and/or staple removal all under the direction of the nursing and/or medical team.
• Obtain critical information such as medications and any assess needs and works with the medical team to be sure updates are completed and needs are met.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183954
• 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: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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