Medical Assistant - Bone Marrow Aspiration Clinic

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Medical Assistant will join the Bone Marrow Aspiration Clinic at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a center devoted to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. The role supports patient care and clinical operations in a fast-paced procedural environment and requires flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applicants must have at least one year of Medical Assistant experience, unless they have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program or U.S. military medical training. Certification is preferred but not required. The position may involve maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain applicable security requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment. MD Anderson provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with institutional policy and applicable law.

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.
Flexibility in supporting patient care and clinical operations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced procedural environment.
Commitment to teamwork and excellence.
Ability to satisfy and maintain any applicable requirements for the security and integrity of critical infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

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 (Certified Medical Assistant) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) certification from the American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT).
CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) certification from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
NCMA (National Certified Medical Assistant) certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

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 medical records.
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.
Process required paperwork.
Instruct patients on test preparations according to planned procedures.

Benefits

Paid employee medical benefits with zero premium for employees working 30 or more hours per week, starting on the first day.
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.