Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Medical Assistant - Head & Neck Center in Houston, Texas
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.
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.
Job specific competencies
Assist Staff
Responsibilities include completion of routine patient care assignmentsand/or collecting data from patients as delegated
Accurately record vital signs and other data, report abnormalities to nursing staff.
Completes appropriate information on FML, disability forms and other forms andproducing/sending patient result letters as delegated.
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 ensuringcompliance with policy
Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies and participates in JointCommission rounds
Provides support across all sections of the center as needed
Cleans, stores, prepares, and coordinates maintenance of medical equipmentacross the center or within the center
Clean and prepare medical instruments across the center as required.
Maintains inventories of laboratory and medical supplies
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.
Interacts with patients and all customers appropriately utilizing language of the caring and demonstrating core values
Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment safely and effectively.
Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner.
Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and flexibility.
Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment and supplies.
Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member for fostering constructive relationships with co-workers, managers and other.
Provides support and assistance, as appropriate.
With direction, remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate, professional manner in emergent or chaotic situations.
Participates in clinic meetings/activities and supports the clinical, departmental and organizational philosophy and goals.
Values differences by listening to and appreciate other points of view.
Helps team members to serve our patient population.
Accepts responsibility for own growth/development.
Participates in in-services and ongoing education programs.
Remains current on all in-service/education/certification requirements for position as appropriate.
Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and other.
Demonstrates initiative in developing and implementing personal action plan for performance improvement
Other duties as assigned
Education
Required : High school diploma/equivalent.
Experience
Required : One year of medical assistant experience.
Preferred : Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program. 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: 170299
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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