Breast Surgery Medical Assistant Sr TBS McKinney

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. This position will support the Texas Breast Specialists at our McKinney location in the Breast Surgery department. The role will be level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with over 600 providers across 260 sites. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care that helps patients achieve more breakthroughs and victories.

We offer 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 with company match, a Wellness program, Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on favorite retailers.

We recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. Select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).

The LTIP is an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent. Awards typically vest over a three-year period and are tied to individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology.

Under direct supervision, the Medical Assistant assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. The assistant promotes efficient patient flow and patient care during exams and procedures, performs clinic support tasks, and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program.

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms.
• Record patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtain all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintain all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answer patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
• Process prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
• Inform physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
• Perform other administrative duties, including typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, and reception, as requested by supervisor or physician.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• 0‑3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

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

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

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. Requires full range of body motion, handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye‑hand coordination, standing and walking for extensive periods, occasionally lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs, and corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.