Certified Medical Assistant
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St. Joseph Health
College Station, TX, US
Summary
The Certified Medical Assistant will provide direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, performing clinical procedures, and administering medications. They will also manage administrative tasks and coordinate care to ensure a seamless patient experience.
Job Description
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.
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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.
- Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
- Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
- Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
- May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
- May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
- High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
- 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
Preferred
- 1 year of experience
CHI St. Joseph Health traces its origins to 1936 when St. Joseph Regional Health Center was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, in response to a call from a local physician. Starting in a small 35-bed hospital, the organization has grown to 611 licensed beds in seven locations.
CHI St. Joseph Health is an integrated local healthcare system, with facilities in ten counties making up the Brazos Valley. The majority of health services are delivered at our main campus, CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital, in Bryan, Texas. With Brazos Valley’s only Level II Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center, CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region.
Our Hospitals Include:
- CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
- CHI St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital
- CHI St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital
- CHI St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital
- CHI St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital
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Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Bryan, TX
CHI St. Joseph Health traces its origins to 1936 when St. Joseph Regional Health Center was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, in response to a call from a local physician. Starting in a small 35-bed hospital, the organization has grown to 611 licensed beds in seven locations.
CHI St. Joseph Health is an integrated local healthcare system, with facilities in ten counties making up the Brazos Valley. The majority of health services are delivered at our main campus, CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital, in Bryan, Texas. With Brazos Valley’s only Level II Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center, CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region.
Our Hospitals Include:
- CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
- CHI St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital
- CHI St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital
- CHI St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital
- CHI St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital
Social Media Privacy Policy: http://bit.ly/2fpll4B
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Bryan, TX