Medical Assistant

The US Oncology Network•Longview, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Urology Specialists is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team. This full-time position will support the Longview location. This is a full-time Monday-Friday 8am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays. This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience. At Texas Urology Specialists, the focus is on patient-centered care, strong teamwork, and supporting continued professional growth. As part of Texas Oncology, they offer the stability and resources of a respected healthcare organization while maintaining a close-knit, collaborative feel of a specialty clinic. Working in urology provides the opportunity to build specialized clinical skills and develop long-term relationships with patients, seeing the impact of work firsthand and making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Their mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help patients achieve ‘More breakthroughs. More victories.’ in their fight against cancer.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Level 1: 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
Level 2: Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
Level Sr: Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire (for Level 1).
Current CPR certification required (for Level Sr).

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant preferred (for Level 1).
Phlebotomy experience preferred (for Level 2).

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.