Certified Medical Assistant North Float

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Houston, TX seeks a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to join its care team and support patient well-being through direct care and coordination.

The role collaborates on screenings, assists with procedures, and maintains EMR accuracy while delivering compassionate patient education in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a Certified Medical Assistant with one or more recognized credentials.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or GED required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a float pool resource to various clinics within designated, local region.
• Performs routine patient care: vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, EKG/ECG and POCTs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters data into the EMR.
• Notes primary complaint/reason for visit and documents accordingly.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for providers (MD, DO, PA, NP).
• Assists with procedures as needed.

Education

High School Diploma

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.

• 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.