Clinical research assistant Jobs in Houston, TX

The Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) is a world-class clinical trial facility conducting over 700 innovative studies across 22 departments, with a strong focus on first-in-human, Phase I and II trials. As MD Anderson's dedicated site for complex new drug development, our 41-bed treatment area and on-site laboratory support intensive, time-sensitive research.

Serving more than 15,000 patient visits annually, the CTRC's success is driven by highly trained nursing and laboratory professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing cancer treatment.

The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant position is to acts as lead technical assistant in preparing patients for medical visits and procedures.

Medical Assistant opportunity in the Clinical & Translational Research Center. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of Medical Assistant experience; preferably in a hospital environment. Experience performing 12 lead EKGs is preferred.

Shift : Monday - Friday 12 pm - 10 : 30 pm alternating weekends / holidays. (shift on Saturday and Sunday is 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm)

Salary Range

$43,000 minimum - $54,000 midpoint - $65,000 maximum

What's In It for You :

Make a meaningful impact by supporting patients through critical stages of their cancer care journey.

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient centered care.

Strengthen your clinical skills through hands on experience in a fast paced, dynamic outpatient setting.

Access professional development and career growth opportunities within a nationally recognized medical center.

Benefit from a stable weekday / weekend schedule, helping promote work-life balance and consistency.

Key Functions

Assists with patient examinations, treatments and procedures. Prepares / stocks rooms and escorts patients to rooms. Obtains vital signs and prepares patients for physician's care. Documents in the medical record patient care entries and completed lab work. Reviews and sorts incoming lab results and forwards reports for review. Collects laboratory specimens and performs waived laboratory testing (such as finger stick glucose and EKG tests). Provides transportation of patients for discharge or transfer to other areas in the hospital. Must position, lift and move patients as needed. Cleans, stores, prepares and coordinates maintenance of medical equipment. Maintains inventories of laboratory and medical supplies. Processes all required paperwork. Instructs patients as to test preparations according to planned procedure.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required : High school diploma / equivalent.

Preferred : Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program.

EXPERIENCE

Required : One year of medical assistant experience. With preferred degree, no experience is required.

Preferred : One year of medical assistant experience.

CERTIFICATION

Required : None

Preferred : Certified by one of the following based on Medical Assistant experience or preferred education :

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT)

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

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.