About the Role
Join Texas Oncology to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives daily. The organization fosters a supportive, collaborative environment for compassionate care and professional growth. This role assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical setting, promoting efficient patient flow and performing clinic support tasks including clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining physician schedules. Adherence to the US Oncology Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, and Business Standards is required.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms.
- Record patient data before each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
- Obtain necessary patient records for physician prior to treatment or procedures.
- Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms, and order supplies.
- Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
- Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated by RN or physician.
- Maintain exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
- Answer patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
- Phone in prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
- Inform physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
- Perform administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, and reception.
- Enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred
- 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant (Level 1)
- Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant (Level 2)
- Phlebotomy experience preferred (Level 2)
- Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting (Level Sr)
- Current CPR certification required (Level Sr)
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient flow management
- Clinic support
- Clerical tasks
- Phone communication
- Scheduling
- Data recording
- Record keeping
- Room preparation
- Supply ordering
- Procedure assistance
- Injection administration
- Disinfection protocols
- Patient communication
- Prescription management
- Administrative support
- Order entry
- Phlebotomy
Location
- 6204 Balcones Austin, Texas 78731
Work Type
- Full-time
- Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
- No weekends
- No call
- No major holidays
Experience Level
- Level 1: 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant
- Level 2: Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant
- Level Sr: Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting
Education Level
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Sign On Bonus: $2,500.00
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Generous PTO program
- 401k plan with company match
- Wellness program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance program
- Discounts on retailers
- Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
About the Company
- Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.
- Pioneered community-based cancer care to make the best available care accessible to all communities.
- Mission: Use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ®.
- Treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.
- Committed to rewarding performance and potential.
