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Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC · 7 hours ago

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Center - Main

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$43K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

The Komen Graduate Training Program at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to supporting patients throughout their cancer journey. The Medical Assistant will act as the lead technical assistant in preparing patients for medical visits and procedures, ensuring comprehensive care beyond cancer diagnosis.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Assist with patient examinations, treatments, and procedures

Prepare and stock rooms; escort patients to exam rooms

Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for physician care

Document patient care entries and completed lab work in medical records

Review and sort incoming lab results; forward reports for review

Collect laboratory specimens and perform waived testing (e.g., finger stick glucose, EKG)

Transport patients for discharge or transfer within the hospital

Position, lift, and move patients as needed

Clean, store, and maintain medical equipment

Maintain inventory of laboratory and medical supplies

Process required paperwork and instruct patients on test preparations

Qualification

Medical Assistant experienceOutpatient experienceCPR certificationMedical Assistant certificationPatient careVital signs monitoringLaboratory specimen collectionMedical record documentation

Required

High school diploma/equivalent

One year of medical assistant experience. With preferred degree, no experience is required

Preferred

Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program or US Military medical services training program

Two years of medical assistant experience

Outpatient experience is preferred

Certified by one of the following based on Medical Assistant experience or preferred education: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification