Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

The US Oncology Network•The Woodlands, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Urology Specialists is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team. This full-time position will support the Woodlands, Houston Willowbrook, and Tomball locations. The schedule is Monday-Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The position level (1, 2, or Sr) will be determined by the candidate's experience. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. They are committed to making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing patients to fight cancer at home with the support of family and friends. Their mission remains the same today: to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help patients achieve 'More breakthroughs. More victories.' in their fight against cancer. Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
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 CPR certification required (for Level Sr).

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is 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 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.
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.