Ccma Externship Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. UT MD Anderson's Anne C. Brooks Brain and Spine Center has nearly 75 years of experience diagnosing and treating brain tumors, spine tumors and skull base tumors.

Our world-renowned surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation therapists work together to develop a customized care plan centered on your specific treatment needs. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience. CMA or RMA certification is preferred but not required.

Ideal candidates are organized, strong communicators, and flexible, with a preference for those who have clinic experience. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. MD Anderson offers employees: Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.

Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage. Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals. Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.

Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service. Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans. Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.

Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups. Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs. KEY FUCTIONS Assists with patient examinations, treatments and procedures.

Prepares/stocks rooms and escorts patients to rooms. Obtains vital signs and prepares patients for physician's care. Documents in the medical record patient care entries and completed lab work.

Reviews and sorts incoming lab results and forwards reports for review. Collects laboratory specimens and performs waived laboratory testing. Provides transportation of patients for discharge or transfer to other areas in the hospital.

Must position, lift and move patients as needed. Cleans, stores, prepares and coordinates maintenance of medical equipment. Maintains inventories of laboratory and medical supplies.

Processes all required paperwork. Instruct patients as to test preparations according to planned procedure. Performs room rounding.

Stocks Blanket Warmer, logs temperature. Prepare supplies for procedures or nurse injections. Retrieve vaccines or injections from pharmacy.

Delivers films/cds to Film Library and slides to Pathology. EDUCATION Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent and Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program including externship/practicum. or Preferred: Graduate of a U.S

Military medical services training program. WORK EXPERIENCE Required: 1 year Medical Assistant experience. or Required: No experience required with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program (including externship/practicum) or U.S

Military medical training. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Preferred: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire and Preferred: CMA - Certified Medical Assistant American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Upon Hire or Preferred: RMA - Registered Medical Assistant American Society of Medical Technologists (AMT).

Upon Hire or Preferred: CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Upon Hire or Preferred: National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Upon Hire The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. 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: 181806 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 54,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 65,000 FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No #LI-Onsite Apply