Medical Assistant - Lymphoma / Myeloma Center
About The Position
The Medical Assistant will join MD Anderson’s Lymphoma and Myeloma Center, a program focused on cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. The center provides diagnostic expertise for all types of lymphoma and myeloma, including rare forms, and offers treatments such as targeted therapies, vaccines, radio-immunotherapy, and clinical trials for new and relapsed disease. The role supports patient examinations, treatments, and procedures; assists nurses in preparing clinics; and helps ensure patients, rooms, equipment, and supplies are ready for care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The ideal candidate is organized, communicates well, and is flexible. Adult oncology experience is preferred. At least one year of Medical Assistant experience is required unless the candidate has completed an accredited Medical Assistant program or U.S. Military medical training.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of Medical Assistant experience, or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program including externship/practicum, or U.S. Military medical training.
- Organized, strong communication skills, and flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- Adult oncology experience.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program including externship/practicum.
- Graduate of a U.S. Military medical services training program.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification upon hire.
- CMA certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), upon hire.
- RMA certification from the American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT), upon hire.
- CCMA certification from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), upon hire.
- NCMA certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Assist nurses with preparing clinics for the day.
- Prepare examination rooms before patients arrive.
- Escort patients to the room with the required paperwork for their clinic visit.
- Obtain vital signs, prepare patients for physician care, and notify the nurse of abnormal parameters.
- Accurately document patient care entries and completed laboratory work in the medical record.
- Review and sort incoming laboratory results and forward reports for review.
- Collect and transport laboratory specimens.
- Instruct patients about test preparations according to the planned procedure.
- Clean, store, prepare, and coordinate maintenance of medical equipment.
- Maintain inventories of medical supplies and stock examination rooms with required supplies.
- Report equipment needing repair or maintenance to the Nurse Manager, CAD, or CBM.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid employee medical benefits with zero premium starting on the first day for employees working 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 and AD&D coverage and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
- Wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups.
- Professional growth opportunities through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.
- Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
