Overview: Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant I to join our team! This position will support the Dallas 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 I 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. Bilingual, fluent in of the following languages Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin 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.#USONTX