Oncology CMA - Patient Care Specialist

Overview Texas Oncology is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team! This position will support the Texas Breast Specialists in our McKinney location. This position is a Full Time position. Typical hours are Mon-Fri from 8:00am-4:30pm. Meaningful Patient Relationships and Rewarding Work are why you want to work with us. Breast Surgery allows staff to develop long-term rapport with patients, following them from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship. Staff, including nurses and assistants, find purpose in helping patients navigate cancer diagnosis, often treating life‑threatening conditions. We also have an Excellent Work-Life Balance. This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience. Role Description Under direct supervision, assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physician schedules. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. 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. Processes prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN. Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows. Performs other administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician. May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision. 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 in order to work as a Medical Assistant. Level 2 Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Level Sr Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting. Current CPR certification required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur. #J-18808-Ljbffr Us Oncology Inc