Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

The US Oncology Network•Waco, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team, supporting the Waco and Waco Horizon Circle locations. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm position with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The role can be a Level 1, 2, or Sr based on candidate experience. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, with over 600 providers across 220+ sites in Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. They are committed to making high-quality, evidence-based cancer care accessible to all communities, utilizing leading-edge technology and research. The Certified Medical Assistant assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment, promoting efficient patient flow and care, including exams and procedures. The role also involves clinic support tasks such as clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining physician schedules, while adhering to the US Oncology Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, and Business Standards.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
Experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant (0-3 years for Level 1, minimum three years for Level 2, minimum five years for Level Sr).
Current CPR certification required (for Level Sr).

Nice To Haves

Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.

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.