Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
About the role
Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country with approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care to make the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission remains the same today — at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.”® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. This position supports the Wichita Falls location and will be classified as Level 1, Level 2, or Senior based on candidate experience.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. No weekends, call, or major holidays.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Wellness program rewarding healthy lifestyle practices
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on select retailers
- Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) — discretionary awards that typically vest over a three-year period, tied to individual performance and operational success; subject to continued employment and the LTIP plan document
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate
- Record patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes
- Obtain all necessary patient records as required by the physician prior to treatment or procedures
- Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed
- Assist physicians with exams and procedures as requested
- Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician
- Maintain all 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 by physicians and RN
- Inform physician of patient reschedules and no-shows
- Perform other administrative duties (typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc.) 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 Medical Assistant program preferred
- Entry-level position requiring 0–3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant
- Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
Level 2 (in addition to Level 1 requirements)
- Minimum three years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant
- Phlebotomy experience preferred
Senior Level (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
- 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 of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment may occur. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.