Certified Medical Assistant

Texas Oncology; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their Rowlett team, offering a supportive work environment where you can help treat patients fighting cancer. The role involves assisting with patient care, managing administrative tasks, and maintaining a high level of patient interaction in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k plan with company match

Generous PTO program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred; entry-level position with 0-3 years experience required.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Strong communication and patient management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient exams and procedures.
• Record patient data, including vital signs and medication changes.
• Perform administrative tasks including scheduling and managing patient calls.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Tasks

BCLS Certification

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate from accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

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Overview

This is a full-time Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.

This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team! This position will support the Rowlett and Garland locations.This is a full-time Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.

This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today - at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Certified Medical Assistant do? (Including but not limited to)

Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physicians schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
• Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
• May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Certified Medical Assistant position will have the following background and experience:

Level 1

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• This is an entry level position requiring 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant
  
  

Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements)

• Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
  
  

Level Sr (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements)

• Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Current CPR certification required.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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