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St. Joseph Health·College Station, Texas
Certified Medical Assistant - Clinic · $16 - $23/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted support services roles in College Station, Texas rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 49% below the College Station, Texas median for support services roles.
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 for diverse patient populations within a clinic setting.
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.
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 orHigh School GED General Studies, upon hire andCertified Clinical Medical Assistant, upon hire orCertified Medical Assistant AAMA, upon hire orCertified Medical Assistant NHA, upon hire orNational Certified Medical Assistant NCCT, upon hire orNational Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP, upon hire orRegistered Medical Assistant AMT, upon hire orRegistered Medical Assistant, upon hire orCert Med Asst - MMCI, upon hire andBasic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days Preferred 1 year of experience
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and hold a valid medical assistant certification such as AAMA, NHA, NCCT, or RMA. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Market context
In Texas, support-services respiratory care roles are often in steady demand because hospitals and care facilities need licensed clinicians who can respond to acute respiratory needs. These positions are competitive when employers seek state licensure, current BLS and ACLS, and prefer an associate degree plus clinical experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and experience match the posting before applying.