Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - MD Anderson
Houston, TX
About the Job
Mission Statement
MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital brings hope to families, offering the most advanced childhood cancer treatments in a kid-friendly environment. Since the first patient walked through its doors in 1944, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has treated thousands of children in its quest to make cancer history. The Division of Pediatrics, also known as MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, has grown tremendously servicing more than 2,500 patients annually from around the world.
Ideal candidate must be Registered/Certified Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program. Prefer two years' experience as a Medical Assistant or comparable title. Primary function will be working in all areas within the center doing vital signs, rooming patients, labs as needed, answering the phones, facilitating request for Epic and MyMDA and good customer service skills.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant position is to provide patient care assistance to the ambulatory care patient, as delegated, and support daily operations of the center.
Shift / Hours : Monday - Friday / (8 hour shifts or 10 hour shifts (including weekends and holidays)
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Assist Staff:
Assist Patients:
Work Environment:
Effective Communication:
a. Escalates significant events and concerns regarding patients and their care of appropriate nursing staff.
Other duties assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
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: 2 years of recent inpatient nursing experience preferably in pediatrics and/or oncology.
Licensure/Certification
Required: Certified or eligible to be 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)
Preferred: 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
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MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital brings hope to families, offering the most advanced childhood cancer treatments in a kid-friendly environment. Since the first patient walked through its doors in 1944, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has treated thousands of children in its quest to make cancer history. The Division of Pediatrics, also known as MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, has grown tremendously servicing more than 2,500 patients annually from around the world.
Ideal candidate must be Registered/Certified Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program. Prefer two years' experience as a Medical Assistant or comparable title. Primary function will be working in all areas within the center doing vital signs, rooming patients, labs as needed, answering the phones, facilitating request for Epic and MyMDA and good customer service skills.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant position is to provide patient care assistance to the ambulatory care patient, as delegated, and support daily operations of the center.
Shift / Hours : Monday - Friday / (8 hour shifts or 10 hour shifts (including weekends and holidays)
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Assist Staff:
- Responsibility include completion of routine patient care assignments as delegated.
- Accurately record vital signs and other data, report abnormalities to nursing staff.
Assist 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:
a. Escalates significant events and concerns regarding patients and their care of appropriate nursing staff.
- Responsible for the security and confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Other duties assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
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: 2 years of recent inpatient nursing experience preferably in pediatrics and/or oncology.
Licensure/Certification
Required: Certified or eligible to be 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)
Preferred: 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: 171257
- 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: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
- Science Jobs: No
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Source : MD Anderson
