Medical Assistant - Senior

About the role

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. The Medical Assistant supports physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment, promotes efficient patient flow, and performs clinic support tasks including clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining physician schedules. This position supports the Houston, TX location and may be filled at Level 1, Level 2, or Senior level based on candidate experience.

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
• 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 (typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc.) as requested by supervisor or physician
• Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards

Qualifications

Level 1

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred
• 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
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical Assistant

Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 requirements)

• Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant
• Phlebotomy experience preferred

Senior Level (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements)

• Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting
• Current CPR certification required

Benefits

Texas Oncology offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness program rewarding healthy lifestyle practices
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on select retailers

Select roles may be eligible for the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), 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, based on position, performance, and potential for future career growth, and are reviewed during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to continued employment through the award payment date and governed by the written terms of the LTIP document.

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.