Medical Assistant - Melanoma & Skin Center

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Medical Assistant opportunity in the Melanoma and Skin Center. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of Medical Assistant experience 

Shift: Monday – Friday days (shift assigned based on business needs)

Make a meaningful impact by supporting life-saving care in a world-renowned cancer center, contributing directly to patient outcomes in the Melanoma and Skin Center.

Grow your clinical skills in a dynamic, high-volume environment with exposure to advanced dermatological procedures and collaborative work alongside top-tier medical professionals.

Enjoy work-life balance with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule and the stability of a full-time role in a prestigious institution.

SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant position is to act as a lead assistant in preparing patients for Melanoma Surgery, Melanoma Medical & Dermatology, appointments and assisting with procedures.  Medical Assistants perform direct patient care in a dynamic, high-volume environment.  There is involvement in all technical aspects of dermatological procedures to ensure continuity of care and maximum efficiency of the area. Consistently demonstrates appropriate knowledge of basic procedural supplies specific to Melanoma & Dermatology.  

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Assists Staff:  Responsibilities include completion of routine patient care assignments as delegated
Accurately record vital signs and other data, report abnormalities to nursing staff. 
Various Administrative Duties as delegated by the clinical team and/or nursing leadership

Assists Patients:  Aids in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, greeting, rooming, and vital signs on all patients registered in clinic.
Reports to RN/MLP/MD any vital sign falling outside of normal parameters
Observe for any unusual signs/symptoms that may need attention prior to appointment and reports to RN/MLP/MD appropriately
Records height, weight, oxygen saturation, and presence of pain on progress note
Assist with any procedures, or administrative tasks, under RN supervision

Work Environment:  Maintains environment in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
Stock and maintain unit and patient care supplies and equipment
Ensures area of patient responsibility is filled out prior to rooming patient
Maintain proper room stock of linen, forms, supplies, etc
Checks expiration dates of all dated supplies and discard or return per institutional guidelines
Maintain processing rooms, including sterile processing, High Level Disinfection, quality control, logs, etc

Equipment Usage & Safety Preparedness: Maintains expectations for safety preparedness, including but not limited to: Orientation to new equipment, Employee Education Event, CPR training, fire drills

Effective Communication:  Escalates significant events and concerns regarding patients and their care to appropriate nursing staff
Responsible for the security and confidentiality of patient information at all times
Removes and documents voice mail as delegated by the RN/Nurse Manager
Assist in the reception area as needed, answers telephones, recording information on appropriate note and distribute to appropriate staff