Medical Assistant - Medical Center

Oncology Consultants; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading oncology practice in Houston as a Medical Assistant, where you will support patient care through various tasks including vital signs measurement and specimen processing. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while making a difference in oncology patient care.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Free Parking

PTO

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Medical Education Allowance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Supports patient care under guidance of licensed nurses or physicians.
• Travels to various locations across Houston for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and process specimens.
• Measure and record vital signs, assist with patient triage.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage patient care supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Vital Signs Measurement

Job description

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"You can make a difference in the life of an oncology patient and find your career satisfaction by joining our team of healthcare professionals today."

About Oncology Consultants

Oncology Consultants has been a premier adult medical oncology & hematology practice in Houston, TX, for over 40 years. Our healthcare team is committed to providing state-of-the-art cancer treatment in a caring environment as we expand our oncology services in the metropolitan region.

About The Position

The Medical Assistant in oncology supports patient care under the guidance of licensed nurses or physicians. Responsibilities include both direct and indirect patient care tasks. The role involves traveling to various locations across Houston and surrounding areas, including Center, League City, Pasadena, Pearland, Southeast, Southwest, Katy, Cypress, Willowbrook, Sugar Land, Memorial City, Greater Heights, and the Corpus/Rockport office.

Benefits:

• Insurances: Life, medical, dental, short term and long-term disability
• 401K
• Free parking
• PTO
• Holidays
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Medical Education Allowance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts

Essential Functions

Laboratory Services

• Venipuncture and Specimen Processing: Perform venipunctures and finger sticks; process specimens, including blood, urine, and stool, following practice policies.

• Quality Control and Maintenance: Conduct quality control testing; maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.

• Vital Signs and Triage: Measure and record vital signs; assist with patient triage.

• Additional Tasks: Undertake other clinic-related duties as required.

Clinic Admissions

• Vital Signs: Measure and record full vital signs, including weight, height, pulse, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure.

• Documentation and Assistance: Complete MA rooming notes at every visit; assist the physician with clinic visit exams, including pap smears, breast and rectal exams, and bone marrow biopsies.

• Patient Transport and Communication: Transport patients using a wheelchair; return calls for routine follow-up and testing appointments; process radiology orders, referrals, and medication orders; maintain professional communication with staff via email and Teams.

Indirect Care Activities

• Patient Care Supply Management: Manage and ensure availability of patient care supplies.

• Scheduling: Schedule patient appointments; coordinate tests and procedures as ordered.

• Chart Management: Prepare charts; verify all results are included; obtain missing reports prior to visits.

Additional Duties

• Perform other tasks as needed to support clinic operations and patient care.

Direct Patient Care

• Admit patients, obtain and document vital signs, process laboratory samples, monitor deviations, update charts, assist with exams, and ensure documentation accuracy.

• During discharge, schedule follow-ups, assist with therapy, complete insurance requests, and coordinate patient departure and transportation.

Laboratory Services

• Obtain lab orders, collect samples, communicate with reference labs, perform on-site testing, retrieve and report lab results, manage supplies, and maintain quality standards.

Clinic Support Services

• Manage biohazard waste, conduct inventory, and reorder supplies.

Telephone Backup

• Answer, screen, transfer calls, and manage voicemails when the receptionist is unavailable.

Comments

This description outlines key functions and responsibilities. Management may assign additional duties as needed.

Locations include Memorial City, Sugar Land, Katy, Willowbrook, Southwest Northwest, League City, Pearland, Pasadena, Cypress, and Corpus Christi.

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