CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT II - PLANO, TX
Company: US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities
Location: Grapevine
Posted on: October 15, 2024
Job Description:
Overview Texas Colon & Rectal Specialistsis looking for a
Certified Medical Assistant II to join our team!This position will
support the Plano location. This position will be either a level 1,
2 or Sr based on candidate experience. Texas Colon & Rectal
Specialists is a specialty surgical division within Texas Oncology
that is committed to providing leading-edge treatments for colon
and rectal diseases and disorders. We areone of the largest
colorectal care specialist groups in the United States. We are
committed to growing our mission to provide our patients with the
most advanced, compassionate colorectal healthcare. Being a large
group simply means we can offer more convenience to our patients.
Texas Colon & Rectal Specialist (TCRS) is here to provide our
patients with leading-edge treatment for anal abscesses, fistulas,
fissures, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, and ostomy care. What does the
Certified Medical Assistant II do? Including but not limited to)
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 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.
- 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, i.e. typing, filing
faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc, as requested by
supervisor or physician.
- May enter orders under a provider's direction and supervision.
- Covers for other employees as needed.
Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Certified Medical
Assistant I 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.
- 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.
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
- 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.
- 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.
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