Certified Medical Assistant - Clinic

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

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support patient care under the direction of a healthcare provider. You will collect vital signs, prepare patients, assist with injections and vaccines, and support routine testing and specimen handling.

You will also schedule tests and communicate results and care plans to patients, while maintaining safety and privacy. The role requires a high school diploma or GED at hire, with a preference for 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required upon hire.
• 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, respirations, height, weight).
• Greet patients and prepare them for the provider.
• Administer medications or vaccines per orders and routes.
• Assist with routine tests (e.g., EKGs) and prepare specimens for lab analysis.
• Schedule diagnostic testing and follow up on results.
• Maintain clean, sterile instruments and exam rooms; ensure patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and 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 performs 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 follow 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.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies upon hire required or High School GED General Studies upon hire Required upon hire

1 Year Of Experience Preferred

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