Certified Medical Assistant II-Downtown San Antonio, Tx

Texas Oncology is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team at the Downtown San Antonio, TX location. Typical hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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 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, including typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.

Qualifications

• Level 1: 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 2: Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Level Sr: Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting. Current CPR certification required.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Work Environment

• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.