Medical Assistant - Clinical Translational Research Center (CTRC)
Company: MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
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.
Summary
The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant position is to acts as
lead technical assistant in preparing patients for medical visits
and procedures. Under general supervision in an outpatient clinical
setting, assists with administrative services/ patient reception,
assists with direct patient care, and performs specialized medical
procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical
protocol to include EKGs, vital signs, glucometer, etc.
Medical Assistant opportunity in the Clinical Translational
Research Center (CTRC). Ideal candidate will have at least one year
of Medical Assistant experience. Experience in a hospital clinical
setting preferred and performing 12-lead EKGs is a plus.
Shift: 12pm-10:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays
Key Functions
Direct Assistance to Patients:
Under the direction of the registered nurse, assists with patient
care procedures:
Monitors and record patients' vital signs. Monitors and record
patient weight. Positions patients requested by nurse or by
patients. Cares for patients on isolation status.
EKG
Performs 12-lead EKGs as ordered and as directed by the registered
nurse. Documents patient data and care given in both the physical
and electronic medical record. Maintains stocks of EKG supplies as
necessary. Clean equipment according to prescribed maintenance
schedules as directed. (IV pumps and EKG machine). Monitor
equipment inspection stickers and notifies Biomed of expired
inspection stickers. Practices safety, environmental, and/or
infection control methods.
Transportation:
Transports patients and perform patient transfers as needed.
Picks-up and delivers specimens or other materials to and from
designated areas. Pick-up blood products.
Materials, Linen, Durable Equipment and Supply Management:
Removes used patient equipment from patient rooms and prepare the
equipment for return or returns it to central supply. Picks-up
items (off-par supplies, linen or equipment) from Central Supply
Department. Disposes of soiled linen.
Dietary/Refrigeration:
Defrosts and cleans refrigerator as assigned. Maintains temperature
log on all units' refrigerators daily. Prepare snacks, beverages
and coffee for patients, order nourishments as needed.
Equipment Management:
Locates and transports equipment as needed (IV poles, pumps).
Stocks rooms and IV trays. Cleans and makes the bed. Cleans patient
rooms and performs procedures for after death care. Pulls trash in
patients' rooms between patients. Cleans equipment and delivers to
appropriate storage area for use (e.g. IV poles, beside commodes).
Cleans equipment according to maintenance schedule. Maintains all
equipment storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion. Checks dates
on equipment, notifies Biomed of expired inspection stickers.
Operations Support:
Maintain and stock supplies in the nursing unit. Transport medical
records from clerical to nursing area. Maintains cleanliness or
organization of personal workspace. Completes continuous quality
and service tools and monitoring tools as requested. Retrieves data
from multiple manual and computer-based information systems as
requested by RN or MD.
Charge Capture:
Ensure PSPD charge slips are dated and have patient name and
number. Assists in inventory and credits of supply delivery and
returns.
Personal Leadership:
Identifies self-development needs and seeks assistance in meeting
those needs. Assist with orientation of new employees. Participates
in the self-directed work team project through project
participation.
Interpersonal Skills/Teamwork:
Demonstrates a willingness to assist patients and co-workers when
asked or when the need arises. Anticipates and responds to the
needs of others. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to
patient/unit needs. Demonstrates respect toward patients and
co-workers. Shows flexibility and reliability in following the
direction of the charge nurse. Supports the mission of the
institution. Documents and enters data in the institutional EMR
clinic station.
Productivity/Professional Behavior:
Shows independence by completing duties as assigned. Utilizes time
in an efficient manner, completing duties in a timely fashion.
Shows initiative in seeking out appropriate additional duties.
Respects and maintains patient confidentiality. Attends
departmental meetings and in-services regularly.
Safety:
Recognizes unsafe conditions and acts or reports conditions to
supervisor immediately. Adheres to universal precautions and
principles of asepsis. Demonstrates awareness of and concern for
patient safety. Assists patients in transfer using proper body
mechanics and transfer techniques. Reports repair needs to
appropriate department and/or manager.
Professional Growth/Goal Setting:
Goals for the year are discussed between employee and supervisor,
agreed to and recorded at the evaluation meeting. Goals are
consistently worked on throughout the evaluation period. Goals are
satisfactorily accomplished within the evaluation period.
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: Two years of medical assistant experience.
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: 158028
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Rotating, Varied
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 34,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,100
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 51,500
FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Soft
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: Yes
Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
Science Jobs: No
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Keywords: MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston , Medical Assistant - Clinical Translational Research Center (CTRC), Healthcare , Houston, Texas
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