Certified Medical Assistant Sr-San Antonio, Tx

Overview

Texas Oncology is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team in San Antonio, TX. Typical hours vary from 7:00a-6:00p, with a mandatory one weekly late shift from 9:30a-6:00p, which rotates quarterly. Travel to San Antonio Region-TXO-Gonzaba Woodlawn and Boerne locations is also required.

Why Work for Us?

Proud to contribute to Texas Oncology, a premier workplace dedicated to clinical innovation and professional growth. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, treating half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401(k) plan with a company match, a wellness program, and various perks like tuition reimbursement and an employee assistance program. We also offer the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

The Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

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.
• Aids physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• 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.

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 Sr: Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting. Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

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