Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
The US Oncology Network, Woodway, TX, United States
Overview
Full‑time Monday‑Friday 8:30 am‑5:00 pm; no weekends, calls, or major holidays. Position levels 1, 2, or Sr based on experience. The Certified Medical Assistant will support physicians and clinicians in the Waco and Waco Horizon Circle locations.
Responsibilities
Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms 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.
Handles prescriptions and other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
Informs physician of patient reschedules and no‑shows.
Performs other administrative duties, e.g., typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception, as requested by supervisor or physician.
May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.
Qualifications
Level 1
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.
Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Level 2
Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Level Sr
Minimum five years 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 lb. 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.
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Full‑time Monday‑Friday 8:30 am‑5:00 pm; no weekends, calls, or major holidays. Position levels 1, 2, or Sr based on experience. The Certified Medical Assistant will support physicians and clinicians in the Waco and Waco Horizon Circle locations.
Responsibilities
Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms 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.
Handles prescriptions and other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
Informs physician of patient reschedules and no‑shows.
Performs other administrative duties, e.g., typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception, as requested by supervisor or physician.
May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.
Qualifications
Level 1
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.
Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Level 2
Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Level Sr
Minimum five years 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 lb. 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.
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