About the Role
Texas Oncology is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support the Austin Midtown location. This full-time position offers a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or major holidays. The role's level (1, 2, or Sr) will be determined by candidate experience. A sign-on bonus of $2,500 is available.
Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room 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, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
- May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire (Level 1).
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred (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).
- 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.
Location
- Austin Midtown
Work Type
- Full-time
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
Salary/Compensations
- $2,500.00 Sign On Bonus
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
- Generous PTO program
- 401k plan with company match
- Wellness program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance program
- Discounts on favorite retailers
- Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) may be available for select roles
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.
- Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care to make the best available cancer care accessible to all communities.
- Our mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care.
- Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.
- We are responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.
