Certified Medical Assistant Sr.- Plano Prestonwood

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team at Plano Prestonwood. This is a full-time position with typical hours Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm.

This position may be level 1, 2, or senior depending on candidate experience.

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including 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.

Level 1

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• 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 to work as a Medical Assistant.

Level 2 (in addition to Level
1)

• 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)

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

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program rewarding healthy lifestyle practices
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Discounts on selected retailers

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.

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.