Medical Assistant — Genitourinary Cancer Center

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

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join the Genitourinary Cancer Center. The role supports examinations, prepares rooms, collects vitals, and handles patient care documentation in a high-volume oncology environment.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of MA experience and MA certification is preferred but not required; shifts are Mon–Fri, 8 hours with no holidays or weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• U.S. Military medical training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient examinations, treatments and procedures; prepares/stocks rooms and escorts patients; obtains vital signs; documents care in medical records; collects samples and performs waived lab tests.
• Maintains inventories of supplies and ensures equipment readiness; coordinates with nurse leadership; participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Rooms patients, stocks supplies, and transports patients for discharge or transfer as needed; handles routine lab and pharmaceutical logistics.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Graduate of U.S. Military medical services training program

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join the Genitourinary Cancer Center. The role supports examinations, prepares rooms, collects vitals, and handles patient care documentation in a high-volume oncology environment.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of MA experience and MA certification is preferred but not required; shifts are Mon–Fri, 8 hours with no holidays or weekends.