Certified Medical Assistant

CHI; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this vital role, you will provide essential patient care, ensuring safety and well-being. Your responsibilities will include performing preliminary physical tests, recording vital signs, and assisting healthcare providers. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about patient care and ready to contribute to a team dedicated to health and wellness, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have CMA certification or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience preferred in a medical setting.
• Ability to perform EKGs and administer injections.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care under the direction of healthcare providers.
• Record vital signs and prepare patients for examinations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient areas.

Skills

EKGs

Blood Draw

Injections

Patient Communication

Medical Terminology

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Overview

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.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the health care provider the Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately preforms preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure records weight temperature pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.

• 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.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Prepare clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Document patient plan(s) of care tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Escalate non-routine issues questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current/valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable.
• Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency required if applicable
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required
  
  

Minimum Experience

• 1 year of experience preferred
  
  

Minimum Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Ability to perform EKGs draw blood and administer injections.
• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
• Demonstrated knowledge of examination diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Through knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
• Maintains a positive caring attitude towards patients.
• Good computer skills using a medical management application.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
  
  

Disclosure Statement

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in position.

Pay Range

$15.56 - $21.40 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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