Medical Assistant – Oncology Care & Lymphoma/Myeloma

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical benefits from day one

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disabil

PTO and extended illness bank

Tuition assistance program

Retirement benefits and end-of-service

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to join a premier oncology program dedicated to patient care, research, education and prevention. The role supports examinations, prepares clinics, and ensures smooth daily operations in a fast-paced cancer center.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of MA experience; CMA or RMA certification is preferred but not required. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, onsite in Houston, with strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Required: 1 year Medical Assistant experience or completion of accredited MA program with externship/practicum or US Military training.
• Preferred CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA certifications; CPR preferred.
• Adaptable, organized and strong communicator with oncology exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Support nurses in preparing clinics and exam rooms for the day.
• Escort patients and manage required paperwork for visits.
• Take vital signs and prep patients for physician care; notify changes to nurses.
• Document care and lab results in the medical record accurately.
• Sort and forward lab results; collect and transport specimens; explain test prep to patients.
• Maintain and stock medical supplies; report equipment issues to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program (including externship/practicum)

Graduate of U.S. Military medical services training program

Job description

MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to join a premier oncology program dedicated to patient care, research, education and prevention. The role supports examinations, prepares clinics, and ensures smooth daily operations in a fast-paced cancer center.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of MA experience; CMA or RMA certification is preferred but not required. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, onsite in Houston, with strong organizational and communication