Surgery Medical Assistant Sr.- Willow Bend

The US Oncology Network•Plano, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Medical Assistant to join their team in the Surgical department at the Willow Bend location. This is a Full-Time position. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers across 220+ sites in Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care using leading-edge technology and research, allowing patients to fight cancer at home with support. Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually. The Medical Assistant assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment, promotes efficient patient flow and care, performs clinic support tasks including clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining physician schedules. The role also involves supporting and adhering to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
Current CPR certification required.
Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment.
Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures.
Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physicians schedule.
Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
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.