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Medical Assistant - Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy
About the Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy
The Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy is MD Anderson’s leading Phase I clinical trials program, offering patients access to innovative, first in human cancer treatments. The team evaluates new immunotherapies, chemotherapies, and targeted therapies designed to block the molecular drivers of cancer growth. The center also conducts select Phase II trials to advance the most promising therapies.
Joining this department means contributing to groundbreaking research and helping bring the next generation of cancer treatments to patients.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience as a medical assistant.
Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Salary Range: $43,000 minimum - $54,000 midpoint - $65,000 maximum
What’s in it for you?
Be part of groundbreaking cancer care — support patients receiving innovative, first in human therapies and help advance future cancer treatments.
Grow your clinical skills — gain hands on experience with vital signs, patient prep, procedures, and high level clinical workflows in a premier Phase I trial environment.
Enjoy stability and competitive pay — Monday–Friday daytime schedule plus a strong salary range and opportunities to develop within a world class cancer center.
The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant position is to act as lead technical assistant in preparing patients for medical visits and procedures. Under general supervision in an outpatient clinical setting, assists with administrative services, assists with direct patient care, and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocol
Key Functions
1. Under the direction of the registered nurse, assists with patient care procedures:
· Monitors and records patient vital signs
· Monitors and records patient weight
· Positions patients as requested by nurse or by the patient
· Cares for patients on isolation status
· Obtains fingerstick glucose testing as requested
· Documents patient data and care given in the electronic medical record
2. Patient Interaction
· Greeting and arriving patients in the computer system
· Interacting with patients in a manner appropriate for the age and life stage of the patient
· Escorts patients, materials, specimens, and equipment to various clinic sections, nursing units or assigned rooms
3. Clinic duties
· Maintains stocks of supplies as necessary
· Stocks assigned rooms with designated supplies
· Will clean equipment, according to prescribed maintenance schedules, or as needed. (glucometers, vital sign machines, etc.)
4. Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods.
5. 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: One year of medical assistant experience; outpatient oncology experience is a plus.
CERTIFICATION
Required: None
Preferred: 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.
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
