Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Oncology practice  in McKinney is increasing Staff to accomodate and comfort patient needs.  Currently, we are looking for a Medical Assistant.  As a medical assistant your job will include:

• 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 and verifies presence of consent prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Assists with delegated patient education activities including but not limited to distributing education literature, etc.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, including but not limited to, hormones and biological growth factors.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• 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.
• Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Medical Assistant Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants is required
• Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Physician owned practice specializing in Hematology, Oncology and Radiation Oncology.