About the Role
Texas Oncology is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our Central Austin location. This role involves working collaboratively with physicians and nurses in a patient-centered environment to deliver high-quality cancer care.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to and from exam, physician, and treatment rooms.
- Record patient data including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
- Obtain necessary patient records prior to treatment or procedures.
- Prepare and stock exam and treatment rooms.
- Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
- Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated.
- Maintain exam and treatment room disinfection protocols.
- Manage patient telephone calls and refer to appropriate clinical staff.
- Phone in prescriptions and make patient calls as directed.
- Inform physicians of patient reschedules and no-shows.
- Perform administrative tasks including typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, and reception.
- Enter orders under provider supervision.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
- Current CPR certification required for Senior level.
- Ability to handle and lift patients.
- Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods.
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 40 lbs.
- Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Skills
- Phlebotomy experience preferred
- Clinical documentation
- Patient vitals collection
- Injection administration
- Medical office administration
Location
- 6204 Balcones, Austin, Texas 78731
Work Type
- Full-time
- Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
Experience Level
- Entry level (0-3 years)
- Level 2 (minimum 3 years)
- Senior level (minimum 5 years in hospital or clinic setting)
Education Level
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $2,500
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Generous PTO program
- 401k plan with company match
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Retailer discounts
- Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) eligibility
About the Company
- Largest community oncology provider in the country.
- Operates approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.
- Dedicated to providing evidence-based cancer care using leading-edge technology.
