Medical Assistant - Thoracic Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical benefits

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to support the Thoracic Center’s cancer care team. The role involves clinic prep, rooming, patient vital signs, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, APPs and staff in a high-volume thoracic oncology setting.

We value adaptability, strong communication, and solid computer skills. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year Medical Assistant experience or completion of an accredited MA program including externship/practicum or U.S. Military medical training.
• MA certification preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinics for the day.
• Stock and prepare exam rooms.
• Assist with pre- and post-surgical patient supplies and with procedural setup.
• Assist with patient administrative documents.
• Obtain patient vital signs and document in the medical record.
• Notify clinical staff of abnormal parameters.
• Escort and transport patients as needed.
• Maintain equipment and inventory; report repairs.

Skills

Patient care

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

MA program graduate (externship/practicum)

U.S. Military medical services training program

Tools

EMR systems

Medical terminology

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 Thoracic Center provides personalized care for every type and stage of lung cancer and other cancers in the chest region. Our nationally recognized expertise allows us to offer hope for lung cancer patients whose disease may be considered untreatable elsewhere.

The ideal candidate brings at least one year of MA experience, along with 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 primary schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.

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.

The Medical Assistant will assist with multiple clinic operational activities, while in collaboration with clinical nurse, thoracic medical oncologist, thoracic surgeons, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), residents, and other multidisciplinary team members.

Must be able to follow instruction, practice independently, while establishing and maintaining positive cooperative working relationships, flexibility, interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency, organizational skills, problem solving skills, resourcefulness, and self-motivation.

Key Functions

• Prepare clinics for the day.
• Stock and prepare exam rooms.
• Assist with pre and post-surgical patient supplies.
• Assist with procedural setup.
• Assist with patient administrative documents.
• Obtain patient vital signs.
• Perform accurate entry of patient information in medical record while providing rooming documentation support.
• Notification of abnormal parameters to the clinical nurse.
• Safely escort and transport patients in wheelchairs/stretchers.
• Clean, store, prepare, coordinate, and report any equipment in need of repair/maintenance; audit and maintain inventory of medical supplies.
• Other duties assigned.

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 Asst American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Upon Hire or
• Preferred: RMA - Reg Medical Assistant American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire or
• Preferred: CCMA - Cert Clinical Medical Asst 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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 184094
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• 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?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No