Medical Assistant – Ambulatory Clinics

Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join our team at the Woodlands area location. With multiple locations around Houston, our experience and services extend into your neighborhood. MD Anderson provides medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology services along with a range of supportive programs at all of its greater Houston area locations. At MD Anderson The Woodlands, patients in The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe and communities north of Houston have access to top-ranked, comprehensive cancer care close to home.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, with certification preferred but not required. Experience in both front and back-office functions within an ambulatory clinic setting is highly valued. We are seeking a flexible, adaptable team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

MD Anderson offers employees:

• 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.

• Assists with patient examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Prepares / stocks rooms and escorts patients to rooms.
• Obtains vital signs and prepares patients for physician’s care.
• Documents in the medical record patient care entries and completed lab work.
• Reviews and sorts incoming lab results and forwards reports for review.
• Collects laboratory specimens and performs waived laboratory testing.
• Provides transportation of patients for discharge or transfer to other areas in the hospital.
• Cleans, stores, prepares and coordinates maintenance of medical equipment.
• Maintains inventories of laboratory and medical supplies.
• Instructs patients as to test preparations according to planned procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and

Preferred:
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program including externship/practicum. or

Preferred:
Graduate of a U.S. Military medical services training program.

Required:

1 year Medical Assistant experience. or

Required:

No experience required with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (including externship/practicum) or U.S. Military medical training.

Preferred:
Prior front and back office experience in ambulatory clinic.

Preferred:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire and

Preferred: CMA – Certified Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Upon Hire or

Preferred: RMA – Registered Medical Assistant American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT). Upon Hire or

Preferred: CCMA – Certified Clinical Medical Assistant National Health career Association (NHA). Upon Hire or

Preferred:
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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