Medical Assistant I PRN- TUS Desoto

Overview

Texas Urology Specialists

is looking for a

Medical Assistant

to join our team

This position will support

the Desoto

location

This is a PRN position.

This position will be either a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Texas Oncology

i

s the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600 providers

in

220

• sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today
  
  

at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.â€

in their fight against cancer.

Today,

Texas Oncology

treats half of all Texa

ns

diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join

our

team

that

is

responsible for

helping lead

Texas Oncology in treating more

patient

diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas

W

e offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage,

a generous PTO program

a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you

practicing a healthy lifestyle

, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement,

an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.Â

What does the

Medical Assistant

do?

(including but not limited to)

Under direct supervision, the Medical

Assistant,

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

physicians

schedule. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program,

to include

the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities

(including but not limited to)

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as
  
  

appropriate

• Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, 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.Â
• Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.Â
• 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Medical Assistant

Position Will Have The Following Background And Experience

Level 1

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred
• This is an entry level position requiring 0-3
  
  

years experience

as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.Â

• Current BCLS certification
  
  

Required

within 3 months of hire

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.Â
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order 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.Â
  
  

Level Sr

(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.Â

• Current CPR certification required
  
  

P

hysical 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.Â

W

ork 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.