Medical Assistant

• Periop Eval & Management (POEM) Center MD Anderson Cancer Center
• 4.1 Houston, TX Job Details Full-time $43,000
• $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Referral program Qualifications CPR Certification Medicine Doctoral degree CCMA Certification Military RMA No experience needed Clinic Mid-level Outpatient High school diploma or

GED NCMA 1

year Certified Medical Assistant Full Job Description Mission Statement 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. Summary 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 Medical Assistant

• Periop Eval & Management (POEM) Center.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of Medical Assistant experience. Prefer Medical Assistants with experience in a medical/procedural outpatient clinic.

Shift:

Monday

• Friday 8:30 am
• 5:00 pm 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. Experience in a medical/procedural outpatient clinic.

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. 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.

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Additional Information Requisition ID:

174519

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 Science Jobs:

No #LI-Onsite