Medical Assistant (MA)

Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA)

About the Role

Texas Oncology is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant (MA) to support the South Austin location. This position operates Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The specific level (Level 1, 2, or Sr) will be determined by candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment.
• Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, including exams and procedures.
• Performs clinic support tasks such as miscellaneous clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining physician schedules.
• Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms.
• Records patient data prior to physician visits, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains necessary patient records prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains 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, including typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, and reception.
• May enter orders under provider direction and supervision.

Requirements & Tech Stack

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Qualifications

Level 1

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 requirements)

• Minimum three years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Level Sr (in addition to Level 1 and 2 requirements)

• Minimum five years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Current CPR certification required.

Physical Demands

• 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.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.