Certified Medical Assistant I-San Antonio, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team in San Antonio, TX. Typical hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Travel to satellite clinics may be required. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with over 600 providers in 220 locations across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Founded by individuals who believed in making cancer care accessible to all communities, Texas Oncology continues to provide high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based care. They treat half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a generous PTO program, a 401(k) plan with a company match, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and discounts on retailers.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aids 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 referrals 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, such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Level Sr (in addition to Level 1, 2, and 3 requirements): Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting. Current CPR certification required.

Physical Demands

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.