Medical Assistant / Interventional Radiology - West Houston

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinical operations at its West Houston location. The ideal candidate will assist staff in providing quality patient care and possess a strong background in clinical settings. Responsibilities include vital sign measurement, assisting with patient mobility, and maintaining a clean, safe care environment.

The role offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth, employer-paid medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition assistance. Join us in our mission to provide the highest quality of cancer care.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical or outpatient settings.
• Knowledge of patient flow processes.
• Ability to comply with safety and confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and patient mobility.
• Record vital signs and report findings to nursing staff.
• Maintain clean and organized patient care environments.

Skills

Vital signs measurement

Patient communication

Clinical task performance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

The Medical Assistant role at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center supports ambulatory clinical operations within the Interventional Radiology Dept at our West Houston location. This role is essential to delivering high-quality patient care by assisting clinical staff, supporting patient flow, and maintaining a safe and efficient care environment. The Medical Assistant works closely with registered nurses, medical licensed practitioners, physicians, and clinic leadership to ensure patients receive timely, accurate, and compassionate care.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As part of UT MD Anderson, the Medical Assistant contributes directly to the institution's mission by supporting patient-centered care in an outpatient setting. The Medical Assistant position plays a key role in daily clinic operations while upholding standards of safety, confidentiality, and service excellence. The Medical Assistant is expected to demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, and effective communication in all interactions.

The ideal candidate for the Medical Assistant role has the education, experience, and training needed to support ambulatory patient care, including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and performing delegated clinical and administrative tasks under nursing supervision. Experience in a clinical or outpatient setting, familiarity with patient flow processes, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and clinical staff are well suited for this role. Licenses, certifications, and additional qualifications are based on institutional requirements as outlined below.

Why Us?

This Medical Assistant position offers the opportunity to support UT MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer by contributing to safe, efficient, and compassionate ambulatory patient care. The role provides meaningful exposure to a multidisciplinary clinical environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to make a daily impact on patient experiences while maintaining work-life balance.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Assists Staff

• Complete routine patient care assignments as delegated by clinical staff
• Accurately record vital signs and other patient data
• Report abnormal findings to nursing staff promptly
• Perform various administrative duties as delegated by the clinical team or nursing leadership

Assists Patients

• Assist with activities of daily living, mobilization, greeting, rooming, and obtaining vital signs for all registered clinic patients
• Report vital signs outside of normal parameters to the RN, medical licensed practitioner, or physician
• Observe for unusual signs or symptoms prior to appointments and report findings appropriately
• Record height, weight, oxygen saturation, and pain presence in the progress note
• Assist with procedures and administrative tasks under RN supervision

Work Environment

• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient care environment
• Stock and maintain unit and patient care supplies and equipment
• Ensure patient responsibility areas are completed prior to rooming patients
• Maintain proper room stock of linen, forms, and supplies
• Check expiration dates of dated supplies and discard or return items per institutional guidelines
• Maintain processing rooms, including sterile processing, high-level disinfection, quality control, and required logs

Effective Communication

• Escalate significant patient care events and concerns to appropriate nursing staff
• Maintain security and confidentiality of patient information at all times
• Remove and document voicemail messages as delegated by the RN or Nurse Manager
• Assist in the reception area as needed by answering telephones, documenting information, and distributing messages to appropriate staff

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of clinic operations

EDUCATION

• 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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: 1 year Medical Assistant experience.
• 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
• Preferred: CMA - Certified Medical Asst American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Upon Hire
• Preferred: RMA - Reg Medical Assistant American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire
• Preferred: CCMA - Cert Clinical Medical Asst National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Upon Hire
• 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

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 181300
• 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: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes