Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

The US Oncology Network•Round Rock, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join their team. This position will support the Round Rock North, Georgetown, and Harker Heights locations. It is a full-time position, Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The level of the position (Level 1, 2, or Sr) will be determined by the candidate's experience. The hiring manager notes that they are a group of smaller clinics that pride themselves on providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and patient-centered environment. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers in over 220 sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Their mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care. Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Requirements

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 (for Level 1).
Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant (for Level 2).
Minimum five years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting (for Level Sr).
Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
Current CPR certification required (for Level Sr).

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Phlebotomy experience preferred (for Level 2).

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including 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.
Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
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.