Certified Medical Assistant Sr.- TBS McKinney

The US Oncology Network•McKinney, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team! This position will support the Texas Breast Specialists in their McKinney location. This position is a Full Time position. Typical hours are Mon-Fri from 8:00am-4:30pm. Meaningful Patient Relationships and Rewarding Work are why you want to work with us. Breast Surgery allows staff to develop long-term rapport with patients, following them from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship. Staff, including nurses and assistants, find purpose in helping patients navigate cancer diagnosis, often treating life-threatening conditions. We also have an Excellent Work-Life Balance. 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.

Requirements

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
Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
Current CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

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.