Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Clinic

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•The Woodlands, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant for its Woodlands-area ambulatory clinic. The clinic provides medical, radiation, and surgical oncology services, along with supportive programs, to patients in The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, and communities north of Houston. The position supports patient care through clinical and administrative functions, including assisting with examinations and procedures, documenting care, handling laboratory work, and maintaining rooms, equipment, and supplies. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The ideal candidate is adaptable, works well with a team, and is committed to exceptional patient care. Medical Assistant certification is preferred but not required. This position may involve maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and may require routine reviews and screening; satisfying and maintaining applicable requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Requirements

At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, unless the candidate has completed an accredited Medical Assistant program including externship/practicum or U.S. Military medical training, in which case no experience is required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Flexible, adaptable team player able to thrive in a collaborative environment and committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Ability to satisfy and maintain any requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program including externship/practicum.
Graduate of a U.S. Military medical services training program.
Prior front- and back-office experience in an ambulatory clinic.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification upon hire.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), upon hire.
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from the American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT), upon hire.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), upon hire.
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), upon hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Prepare and stock rooms and escort patients to rooms.
Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for physician care.
Document patient care entries and completed laboratory work in the medical record.
Review and sort incoming laboratory results and forward reports for review.
Collect laboratory specimens and perform waived laboratory testing.
Transport patients for discharge or transfer to other areas of the hospital.
Clean, store, prepare, and coordinate maintenance of medical equipment.
Maintain inventories of laboratory and medical supplies.
Instruct patients on test preparations according to planned procedures.
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.