Medical Assistant - Vascular Access and Procedures

Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.

The ideal candidate is a hardworking, dependable, and patient-centered team player who thrives in a fast-paced procedural environment and enjoys direct patient care. Candidates with experience supporting procedures, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting providers strongly preferred. Entry-level candidates with a strong willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will demonstrate professionalism, accountability, strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to proactively anticipate the needs of both patients and the care team.

The schedule is 6:45am - 5:15pm, including weekends and holidays as required.

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.
  
  

Key Functions

Clinical & Patient Care/Coordination Skills

• Consistently & competently demonstrates proficiency taking patient vital signs & accurately entering onto medical record, hard copy or electronic.
• Accurately & proficiently collects procedure pertinent patient information and appropriately collate as hard copies or enter into EHR; in all assigned areas of the department.
• Accurately identifies variances in lab values according to department designated parameters and notifies appropriate staff (RN/Mid-level provider/MD/RT).
• Demonstrates proactive initiative to complete role responsibilities i.e. triaging requisitions, screening incoming calls, document pre/post patient information, removes intravenous lines according to training protocol, if applicable.
• Maximizes procedure room utilization by providing procedure room turnover/transfer assistance, including cleaning of procedure room & equipment if so assigned.
• Maintains patient safety through compliance with Institutional policies and Joint Commission regulations.
• Consistently demonstrates appropriate Infection Control practices according to Institutional policy.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Appropriately uses designated system to track patients according to identified department steps.
• Accurately applies & enters appropriate CPT codes & modifiers for technical charges.
• Accurately & appropriately uses the E&M calculator to enter appropriate charges if necessary.
• Appropriately, independently navigates ultrasound machine to accurately enter patient demographics .
• Consistently, independently & appropriately demonstrates sterile technique when sets up sterile trays and assists in procedures with minimal supervision.
• Consistently complies with Department specimen handling protocol & Universal Protocol process.
• Participates in departmental rotation for Zip Rounding, Safety 365, TRB.
• Provides stocking of supplies support, maintaining designated parts, & reports expired supplies to V&P Leadership.
• Daily equipment maintenance.
• Promptly reports equipment errors/malfunctions to a member of the Leadership Team and initiate ticket for repair with Biomed or 3-5000.
• Assist providers with department procedure(s) and other delegated tasks.
  
  

Communication Skills

• Confirms patient scheduled appointments, communicating clearly & professionally, according to designated telephone etiquette script.
• Consistently takes initiative to clearly communicate variances in lab results, lab needs, and patient related concerns.
• Clearly reports all patient related concerns/variances to appropriate team.
• Consistently maintains professionalism when interacting with others.
  
  

EDUCATION

• 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.
  
  

Work Experience

• 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: Experience working in a procedural environment requiring sterile technique or procedural assistance
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 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 Healthcareer 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.

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: 181957
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evenings
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 54,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No