Certified Medical Assistant

St. Joseph Health • Brenham, TX

8d • $16 - $23

About The Position

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will support the care team and contribute to patient well-being through direct patient care and care coordination. The role involves collaborating on screenings, assisting with clinical procedures, providing health education, and managing administrative tasks 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 this role requires clinical knowledge, technological fluency, compassion, adaptability, continuous learning, and collaborative teamwork.

Requirements

• High school graduation in General Studies or a GED in General Studies, upon hire.
• One of the following certifications or registrations, 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care according to established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients 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 the presenting problem.
• Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when required.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant routes.
• Perform routine tests, including EKGs, as needed.
• Collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide health education, and manage administrative tasks to coordinate care.
• Explain instructions to patients and address their concerns.

What This Job Offers

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