Certified Medical Assistant Brazosport Float

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Houston, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support care teams across multiple clinics as part of a float pool. You will take vital signs, collect specimens, perform EKGs, assist with procedures, and help with patient education and care coordination.

You will document in the electronic medical record, reconcile medications, and ensure clear communication with patients and providers. Candidates should be certified CMA with strong clinical and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Certification as CMA or equivalent required at hire.
• Ability to perform venipuncture, EKGs and POCT.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a float pool resource to various clinics within designated, local region.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture, collect specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for medical provider (MD, DO, PA NP).
• Assist with procedures as needed.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient care

Compassion

Teamwork

Technological fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

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.

• Serves as a float pool resource to various clinics within designated, local region.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collect specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for medical provider (MD, DO, PA NP).
• Assist with procedures as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire
• 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

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

$22.00 - $22.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.