Medical Assistant

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to eliminating cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through exceptional patient care, research, prevention, and education. The Medical Assistant role supports this mission by providing direct patient care, procedural assistance, and operational support within a high-volume clinical environment. The I nterventional Radiology departmen t provides specialized diagnostic and minimally invasive image-guided procedures that require close collaboration among physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, technologists, and support staff. The Medical Assistant serves as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, helping ensure efficient patient flow, procedural readiness, and continuity of care. The Medical Assistant position offers the opportunity to contribute to patient-centered care while developing expertise in Interventional Radiology. The Medical Assistant works closely with clinical teams to support safe, effective, and efficient operations. The ideal candidate for this Medical Assistant role possesses education, experience, and applicable licenses or certifications that support direct patient care, clinical coordination, procedural assistance, documentation, inventory management, and compliance responsibilities in a specialized Interventional Radiology environment. Specific preferred qualifications were not provided. Why Us? At UT MD Anderson, this position plays a vital role in supporting patients throughout the Interventional Radiology care journey while contributing to one of the nation's leading cancer centers. Team members work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary professionals, gain exposure to advanced procedures and technologies, and have access to robust professional development opportunities while helping advance the institution's mission of cancer care, research, prevention, and education. Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs. Responsibilities Pre-Procedure Clinical Skills & Patient Coordination Obtain vital signs, limited patient histories, and medication reviews according to Interventional Radiology procedures Prepare required documents and patient packets for pre-procedure evaluations Verify written orders and schedule laboratory testing using appropriate scheduling systems Retrieve, review, and identify required laboratory values for Interventional Radiology procedures Identify laboratory value variances and communicate findings to appropriate personnel Assist Physician Assistant teams with requisition triage according to established protocols Collect and document patient information prior to procedures in collaboration with nursing staff Confirm patient appointments and procedural preparation instructions with patients Utilize RIS to track and document patient information accurately Maintain clean, stocked patient preparation and examination areas and adjust schedules to meet operational needs Technical Skills & Patient Care Review medical records, laboratory values, and clinical documentation to support continuity of care Report patient concerns and variances to Interventional Radiology faculty or designated personnel Document patient information accurately within the medical record Identify basic anatomy relevant to Interventional Radiology procedures Recognize risks and adverse reactions associated with indicated procedures Communicate collected patient information to proceduralists before procedures Verify patient allergies according to established protocols Enter and update patient demographic information and report variances through PCRF processes Complete pre-procedure and intra-procedure documentation with minimal error Maintain sterile environments, aseptic technique, infection control standards, and procedural protocols Procedural Assistance & Operational Support Demonstrate competency in ultrasound procedure setup and assistance with minimal supervision Assist with fluoroscopic procedures under direct supervision of Registered Radiology Technologists or Special Procedures Technologists Support room utilization and efficient patient throughput Follow universal protocol, site marking, specimen handling, and patient safety requirements Report operational and clinical variances through appropriate reporting channels Provide assistance to nurses, faculty members, and Physician Assistants as required Support room turnover activities to maintain efficient work