Medical Assistant - Endoscopy (Part-Time)

The Medical Assistant supports high-volume endoscopy services through direct patient care, procedure support, and clinic coordination in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment and is an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team and contributes directly to safe, efficient endoscopy operations. This role offers the opportunity to directly support patients undergoing complex diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures at UT MD Anderson while working alongside a highly specialized care team. The Medical Assistant contributes to life-saving cancer care, benefits from a structured weekday schedule, and gains exposure to advanced clinical practices within a nationally recognized institution that supports professional growth and long-term career development.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Medical Assistant experience, with prior Endoscopy experience preferred. Must be adaptable, able to perform well in high-volume clinical settings, demonstrate strong hands-on procedure experience, and consistently deliver high-quality patient care.

This position is a part-time, 20 hour position. The schedule will be 8am-4:30pm and will be based at the Texas Medical Center main campus. 

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 FUNCTIONS

Clinical Patient Care/Coordination Skills:
•    Consistently and competently demonstrates proficiency with taking patient vital signs. Accurately validates vital signs before entering into electronic health record.  
•    Collects pertinent patient information specific to procedure type and enters into EHR.  
•    Appropriately identifies patient needs;  verifies requirements with provider & enters lab order(s) into appropriate system. 
•    Accurately identifies variances in lab values according to department designated parameters and notifies appropriate staff (RN, provider). 
•    Demonstrates initiative to complete role responsibilities i.e.  screening incoming calls, document pre/post patient information, removes intravenous lines according to training protocol. 
•    Maximizes procedure room utilization by assisting with procedure room turnover, patient transfer assistance,  cleaning of procedure room & equipment. 
•    Maintains patient safety through compliance with Institutional policies and Joint Commission regulations. 
•    Consistently demonstrates appropriate Infection Control practices according to Institutional policy.

Technical Skills:
•    Appropriately uses designated systems, e.g. OneConnect, Ticket to Ride, to track patients according to identified department steps. 
•    Accurately applies & enters appropriate CPT codes & modifiers. 
•    Accurately & appropriately uses the E&M calculator to enter appropriate. 
•    Appropriately performs glucometer and iStat QC every morning as an opening responsibility. 
•    Consistently, independently & appropriately demonstrates sterile technique when sets up sterile trays and assists in procedures with minimal supervision. 
•    Consistently complies with Department specimen handling protocol & Universal Protocol process.  
•    Participates in departmental rotation for Zip Rounding.
•    Provides stocking of supplies support, maintaining designated pars, & reports expired supplies to endoscopy Leadership.
•    Promptly reports equipment errors/malfunctions to a member of the Endoscopy Leadership Team.
 
Communication Skills:
•    Confirms patient scheduled appointments, communicating in a professional, clear and concise manner according to designated telephone etiquette script. 
•    Consistently takes initiative to clearly communicate variances in lab results, lab needs, and patient related concerns.  
•    Clearly reports all patient related concerns/variances to appropriate team. 
•    Consistently maintains professionalism when interacting with others. 
•    Fosters a positive team environment through the consistent use of positive, respectful, & professional dialogues. 
•    Appropriately utilizes paging system.

Other duties as assigned.