MD Anderson Cancer is seeking a Medical Assistant in its Sugar Land HAL location; primary work location is in the Sugar Land HAL . Ideal candidate will have at least one year of Medical Assistant experience. Experience preferably surgical, high-level disinfectant and/or Gyn is a plus.Must be willing to float between the Sugar Land HAL location and Woman's clinic at Women's Hospital of Texas 7900 FanninShift: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm and/or 8:30am-5pmSUMMARYThe 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 FUNCTIONSAssists 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 (such as finger stick glucose and EKG tests). Provides transportation of patients for discharge or transfer to other areas in the hospital. Must position, lift and move patients as needed. Cleans, stores, prepares and coordinates maintenance of medical equipment. Maintains inventories of laboratory and medical supplies. Processes all required paperwork. Instructs patients as to test preparations according to planned procedure.Other duties as assignedEDUCATIONRequired: High school diploma or equivalentPreferred: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program. With preferred degree, no experience is required.EXPERIENCERequired: One year of medical assistant experience.Preferred: Two years of medical assistant experience in surgical; high-level disinfectant and/or Gyn is a plus.CERTIFICATION/LICENSURERequired: NonePreferred: 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.htmlAdditional Information
Requisition ID: 166841
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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