Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Float Pool

Mission StatementThe 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.SummaryThe primary purpose of the Medical Assistant in the Ambulatory Float Pool is rotating to clinics in the ambulatory setting as needed to provide patient care and customer service assistance to the ambulatory care patient, as delegated, and support daily operations of the clinic.The ideal candidate must have at least two years of recent ambulatory experience working in direct patient care as a Medical Assistant.Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.ScopeImpacts patient comfort and outcome of care.Essential Job Functions

Acts as member of a multidisciplinary team that identifies and addresses patient care needs.

Assists in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, admit/discharge and obtaining vital signs.

Updates and retrieves patient information.

Ensures patient environment is maintained in a clean, safe and orderly manner.

Acts as part of the assigned care team. Other duties as assigned.

EducationRequired : High school diploma/equivalent.ExperienceRequired : 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.htmlAdditional Information

Requisition ID: 169637

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Days

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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