Medical Assistant - Cardiopulmonary Center

Medical Assistant Position

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant position is to act as lead technical assistant in preparing patients for medical visits and procedures. We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in the Cardiopulmonary Center. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent, along with a minimum of one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.

Shift : Monday - Friday 8-hour shift between 7 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm (assigned based on business needs).

Be part of a world-class mission to eliminate cancer globally while working in a center known for excellence in patient care, research, and education. Enhance your clinical experience by supporting a variety of procedures, lab testing, and patient care activities in a fast-paced, specialized cardiopulmonary environment. Enjoy a stable weekday schedule with 8-hour shifts between 7 : 30 am and 5 : 00 pm, offering work-life balance and predictable hours.

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 : Two years 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.