Medical Assistant - GI Center

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team at the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center. This center brings together leading specialists in cancers of the digestive system, including gastroenterologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgeons. Physicians focus on specific cancer types and subtypes, working in multidisciplinary teams to create personalized, coordinated treatment plans for each patient.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year Medical assistant experience - OR - With preferred education no experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program including externship/practicum.
• Graduate of a U.S. Military medical services training program.
• Two years of medical assistant experience.
• Experience working in gastrointestinal (GI), colorectal, or endoscopy.
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Upon Hire
• RMA - Registered Medical Assistant American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire
• CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Upon Hire
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Upon Hire
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepare and stock rooms; escort patients to exam rooms.
• Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for physician care.
• Document patient care entries and completed lab work in medical records.
• Review and sort incoming lab results; forward reports for review.
• Collect laboratory specimens and perform waived testing (e.g., finger stick glucose, EKG).
• Transport patients for discharge or transfer within the hospital.
• Position, lift, and move patients as needed.
• Clean, store, and maintain medical equipment.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory and medical supplies.
• Process required paperwork and instruct patients on test preparations.

Benefits

• 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.
• medical
• dental
• paid time off
• retirement
• tuition benefits
• educational opportunities
• individual and team recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED