Certified Medical Assistant

Catholic Health Initiatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our care team in Houston, TX. You will support clinicians through direct patient care, coordinate screenings, assist with procedures, and provide clear health information to patients.

You will record vital signs, draw blood when needed, administer medications, and help with routine tests like EKGs, while maintaining compassionate, patient‑centered service and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• CMA certification required or equivalent upon hire.
• Strong clinical knowledge and patient education skills.
• Ability to coordinate care and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide general patient care following established standards.
• Greet patients and prepare them for the provider.
• Record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and more.
• Draw blood when required and prepare specimens for lab analysis.
• Administer medications and vaccines as ordered.
• Perform routine tests such as ECGs.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

ECG/ECG testing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will be a vital pillar of our care team, significantly impacting patient well-being through direct support and seamless coordination.

Every day, you will actively collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide essential health education, and expertly manage administrative tasks, leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will ensure patients feel at ease, patiently explaining instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical knowledge, technological fluency, genuine compassion for patient well-being, and an adaptable spirit keen on continuous learning and collaborative teamwork.

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, upon hire or
• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA, upon hire or
• Certified Medical Assistant NHA, upon hire or
• National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT, upon hire or
• National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP, upon hire or
• Registered Medical Assistant AMT, upon hire or
• Registered Medical Assistant, upon hire or
• Cert Med Asst - MMCI, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Preferred

• 1 year of experience

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$17.71 - $25.02 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.