Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
The US Oncology Network
About the Role
Texas Oncology is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support the Bedford, Grapevine, and Keller locations. This position operates Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The specific level (Level 1, 2, or Sr) will be determined based on the candidate's experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment.
- Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, including exams and procedures.
- Performs clinic support tasks such as clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining physician schedules.
- Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program.
- Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms.
- Records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes, prior to physician visits.
- Obtains necessary patient records prior to treatment or procedures.
- Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
- Assists physicians with exams and procedures.
- Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated by RN or physician.
- Maintains 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.
- Informs physician of patient reschedules and no-shows.
- Performs administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, and reception.
- May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire (Level 1).
- Current CPR certification required (Level Sr).
Qualifications
- Level 1:
- 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
- Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 requirements):
- Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
- Phlebotomy experience 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.
Physical Demands
- 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.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Work Environment
- Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur.