Medical Assistant - COVID-19 (Float Position)
Full Time
Houston, TX 77030
Posted
Job description
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2018 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
Summary
The 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.
The hours for this float position will be Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm.
Key Functions
Other Duties as Assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program.
CERTIFICATION
Required: None
Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant
EXPERIENCE
Required: One year of medical assistant experience. With preferred degree, no experience is required.
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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Summary
The 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.
The hours for this float position will be Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm.
Key Functions
- Assists Staff:
- Responsibilities include completion of routine patient care assignments as delegated
- Accurately record vital signs and other data, report abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Assists 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:
- 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
Other Duties as Assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program.
CERTIFICATION
Required: None
Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant
EXPERIENCE
Required: One year of medical assistant experience. With preferred degree, no experience is required.
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: 157860
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening
- 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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