Medical Assistant - Float Pool

At MD Anderson, we’re united by one mission: to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world. As part of our Ambulatory Float Pool, you’ll join a collaborative team of medical professionals dedicated to providing compassionate, world-class care to patients across multiple outpatient clinics. Every day, you’ll make a difference for individuals and families on their cancer journey, while building your skills in a supportive environment known for excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

Our Medical Assistants in the Ambulatory Float Pool are vital members of the patient care team. You’ll provide hands-on clinical and administrative support to a variety of ambulatory departments, helping patients feel seen, heard, and cared for throughout their visit. This is a unique opportunity to sharpen your clinical expertise, gain exposure to specialized oncology procedures, and advance your career within one of the nation’s top-ranked cancer centers.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 1 - 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant. Experience in an Ambulatory setting is also preferred.

This position will be working in the Ambulatory Float Pool, and will be covering Centers with varying hours. The hours will be Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, but may change depending on Center needs. 

Hourly Breakdown of salary range: Minimum $20.67 - Midpoint $25.96 - Maximum $31.25

At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.
 

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff and providers by completing routine clinical tasks, including measuring vital signs, performing EKGs, and collecting lab specimens.
• Assist patients with daily activities, mobilization, greeting, rooming, and comfort measures to enhance their experience.
• Ensure timely patient flow by rooming patients efficiently, communicating status updates, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Safeguard patient information at all times and maintain confidentiality in accordance with institutional policies.
• Keep clinical areas safe, clean, and well-stocked to support high-quality patient care.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff to escalate changes in patient condition or concerns.
• Provide exceptional customer service through empathy, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when rotating across different ambulatory clinics and service lines.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proficiency in basic clinical procedures and electronic medical records.

• Attributes: Compassion, adaptability, and a proactive approach to teamwork and patient care.

   

Why Join MD Anderson

• Be part of a leading institution consistently ranked among the top cancer centers in the world.
• Experience different clinical settings and learn from top experts in oncology and patient care.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and career advancement opportunities.
• Contribute to a culture that values integrity, caring, discovery, safety, and stewardship.