Certified Medical Assistant II Hematology Oncology

Baylor Scott & White Health•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant II supports patients’ physical well-being under a physician’s guidance in the Hematology Oncology Clinic. The role includes assisting with examinations and treatments, preparing and cleaning treatment rooms, interviewing patients and documenting medical histories, taking vital signs, performing routine tests, collecting specimens, administering medications as instructed, and providing basic wound care. Administrative responsibilities include answering calls and scheduling appointments. The role also supports team productivity through huddles and meetings and may assist with mentoring and training staff. The position is based at 500 Canyon Ridge Drive, Building C, Austin, Texas, and serves the Tech Ridge and Round Rock clinics. The stated schedule is full-time, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of professional experience.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of joining.
Hold a qualifying medical assistant certification: NCMA from NCCT; CMA from AAMA or ARMA; CCMA from NHA; RMA from AMT, AAMP, or AAH; NRCMA from NAHP; or CMAC from AMCA.
Understand safe medical practice and precise medication administration.
Document patient information accurately.
Monitor patients’ physical health and report abnormal findings.
Be proficient in administering injections and drawing blood.
Be familiar with medical terminology.
Demonstrate strong patient care skills and a comforting bedside manner.
Follow physicians’ instructions closely.
Have experience with medical charts and records.

Responsibilities

Assist during patient examinations and treatments under a physician’s guidance.
Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and ensure rooms are clean after procedures.
Escort patients from the waiting area and prepare them for examinations.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and document it in their medical histories.
Take and record patient vital signs.
Perform routine patient tests, process electrocardiograms, and collect specimen samples.
Administer medications as instructed by a physician.
Change dressings and remove sutures and staples.
Answer calls and schedule appointments.
Promote team productivity through huddles and meetings.
Assist with mentoring and training staff members.