Medical Assistant PRN

About the Role

Texas Oncology is seeking a PRN Medical Assistant to support the Austin, TX location. This position may be classified as Level 1, 2, or Sr based on 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 including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physicians' 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 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, such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, and reception, as requested by supervisor or physician.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire (for Level 1).
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Current CPR certification required (for Level Sr).
• Phlebotomy experience preferred (for Level 2).
• Experience in a hospital or clinic setting (for Level Sr).

Qualifications

Level 1

• 0-3 years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical Assistant.

Level 2

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

Level Sr

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