The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

　　Medical Assistant opportunity in the Sarcoma & Orthopaedic Center. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of Medical Assistant experience; preferably in an oncology or orthopedic setting.

　　Shift: 8am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5pm Monday-Friday

　　SUMMARY

　　The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant position is to provide patient care and customer service assistance to the ambulatory care patient as delegated and support daily operations of the center.

　　KEY FUNCTIONS

　　Assists Staff:

　　Responsibilities include completion of routine patient care assignments as delegated. Accurately record vital signs and other data, report abnormalities to nursing staff.

　　Assists Patients:

　　Aids in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, greeting, rooming, and vital signs.

　　Work Environment:

　　Maintains environment in a clean, safe, and orderly manner. Stock and maintain unit and patient care supplies and equipment.

　　Effective Communication:

　　Escalates significant events and concerns regarding patients and their care to appropriate nursing staff. Responsible for the security and confidentiality of patient information at all times

　　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; preferably in an oncology or orthopedic setting.

　　CERTIFICATION

　　Required: None

　　Preferred: Certified by one of the following based on Medical Assistant experience or preferred education: 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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

　　Additional Information

　　Requisition ID: 165097

　　Employment Status: Full-Time

　　Employee Status: Regular

　　Work Week: Days

　　Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,500

　　Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 52,000

　　Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 62,500

　　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

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