Certified Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health • Sugar Land, TX

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About The Position

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will support the care team through direct patient care and coordination. You will assist with screenings and clinical procedures, provide health education, and handle administrative tasks while using technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will help patients feel at ease by explaining instructions and addressing their concerns. Success in the role requires clinical knowledge, technological fluency, compassion, adaptability, continuous learning, and collaborative teamwork.

Requirements

• High school graduate in General Studies or high school GED in General Studies, upon hire.
• One of the following certifications upon hire: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA, NHA, or NCCT); National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP); Registered Medical Assistant (AMT or otherwise); or Cert Med Asst - MMCI.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.
• Strong clinical knowledge and technological fluency.
• Compassion for patient well-being, adaptability, willingness to learn continuously, and collaborative teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
• Greet patients and prepare them for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, and weight, as well as drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problems.
• Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, as required.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
• Perform routine tests, including EKGs, as required.
• Collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide health education, and manage administrative tasks.
• Explain instructions to patients and address their concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED