PRN Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

About the Role

Texas Oncology is seeking a PRN Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support the Rockwall and Mesquite locations. This is an as-needed position with typical hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The role can be categorized as Level 1, Level 2, or Senior based on candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms.
• Record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtain necessary patient records prior to treatment or procedures.
• Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as delegated.
• Maintain exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answer patient telephone calls for referral to physician, nurse, or pharmacist.
• Phone in prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed.
• Inform physician of patient reschedules and no-shows.
• Perform administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, and reception.
• May enter orders under provider direction and supervision.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Level 1 Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Level 2 Requirements (in addition to Level 1)

• Minimum three years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Level Sr Requirements (in addition to Level 1 and 2)

• Minimum five years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Current CPR certification required.

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.