Certified Medical Assistant Brazosport Float
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is a float pool resource for various clinics within a designated local region. The role supports patient well-being through direct clinical assistance and care coordination, collaborating on screenings, assisting with procedures, providing health education, and managing administrative tasks. The CMA uses technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations and helps patients feel at ease by explaining instructions and addressing concerns. Routine patient care includes taking vital signs, drawing blood, collecting specimens, performing EKGs/ECGs and point-of-care tests (POCTs), collecting patient history, reconciling medications, entering information in the electronic medical record, and recording the primary reason for the visit. The CMA also prepares instruments and equipment for medical providers and assists with procedures as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma in General Studies or GED in General Studies, upon hire.
- One of the following certifications upon hire: 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; or Cert Med Asst - MMCI.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.
- Strong clinical knowledge, technological fluency, compassion for patient well-being, adaptability, willingness to learn, and collaborative teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a float pool resource for various clinics within the designated local region.
- Perform routine patient care, including taking vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
- Collect patient history and perform medication reconciliation.
- Enter patient information in the electronic medical record.
- Note the primary complaint or reason for the patient's visit.
- Set up instruments and equipment for medical providers (MD, DO, PA, or NP).
- Assist with procedures as needed.
- Collaborate on comprehensive screenings and provide essential health education.
- Explain instructions to patients and address their concerns.
- Manage administrative tasks and use technology to coordinate care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
