Medical Assistant Sr-Amarillo, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. This is a part‑time position supporting the Amarillo, TX location.

Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, generous PTO, 401(k) with company match, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance program.

The LTIP is an incentive program that may be available for select roles. It vests over three years and is tied to individual performance and operational success. Awards are discretionary and require continued employment.

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Record patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtain all necessary patient records required by the physician prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintain all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answer patient telephone calls for referrals to physicians or nurse/pharmacist.
• Process prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Inform physician of patient reschedules and no‑shows.
• Perform other administrative duties, such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, and reception, as requested by supervisor or physician.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
• Entry‑level position requiring 0‑3 years experience as a medical or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications.

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

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

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, handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye‑hand coordination, standing and walking for extensive periods, occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs, and correct vision and hearing to normal range.

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 for individuals with disabilities. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.