Certified Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Texas is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join our care team. In this key role, you will directly support patients and help coordinate care, contributing to their well-being through screenings, clinical procedures, and health education, while delivering warm, compassionate service.

You will gather vital signs, assist with procedures, prepare specimens, administer medications and vaccines, and support routine testing.

Qualifications

• High school/GED and CMA certifications are required at hire.
• Multiple national CMA certifications are listed as required.
• CPR/BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Blood draws

EKG

Vaccinations

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant AAMA

Certified Medical Assistant NHA

National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT

National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP

Registered Medical Assistant AMT

Registered Medical Assistant

Cert Med Asst - MMCI

Basic Life Support - CPR

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 employer.