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Texas Oncology

Medical Assistant (MA)

Texas Oncology, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Overview This is a full‑time Monday‑Friday position (8 am‑5 pm) with no weekends, calls, or major holidays. The role supports physicians and clinicians in the Presbyterian Dallas and Medical City Dallas locations. The level (1, 2, or Sr) is based on candidate experience.

Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.

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 the 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 such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc as requested by supervisor or physician.

May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.

Qualifications Level 1

High school graduate or equivalent.

Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants preferred.

Entry‑level position requiring 0–3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.

BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Some state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical Assistant.

Level 2

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

Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Level Sr

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. 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. 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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