Certified Medical Assistant North Float

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Houston seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support care teams across clinics within the local region. You will perform screenings, assist with clinical procedures, collect specimens, and manage vital documents.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, accurate med reconciliation, and efficient use of the electronic medical record system, with opportunities to grow through teamwork and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED at hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credentials required at hire.
• CMA certifications (NHA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP) encouraged.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Frequently take vital signs and perform routine patient care.
• Collect specimens, venipuncture, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
• Document patient history and med reconciliation in the EMR.
• Note primary reason for visit and assist providers.
• Set up instruments and support procedures as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

EKG / ECG

POCT

EMR data entry

Education

High School diploma

High School GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

CMA certifications (NHA / AMT / NCCT / NAHP)

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.

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

$23.00 - $23.00 /hour