Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Overview

Texas Urology Specialists is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team in Longview. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position from 8am-5pm, excluding weekends, call, and major holidays. The position can be at level 1, 2, or senior based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms.
• Records patient data before each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Aids physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Answers patient phone calls for referrals to physicians or pharmacists.
• Phones in prescriptions and handles other patient calls as directed by physicians and nurses.
• Informs physicians of patient reschedules and no-shows.
• Performs other administrative duties, such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, and reception work, as requested by supervisor or physician.
• May enter orders under a provider's direction and supervision.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent, with 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• 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.

Physical Demands

The work environment includes exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.