Certified medical assistant

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 our Certified Medical Assistant, you will work under the direction of the health care provider to deliver patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of everyone who walks through the clinic's doors. Every day you will accurately perform preliminary physical tests such as measuring blood pressure, recording weight, temperature, pulse, and respirations, along with other measures as directed by established clinical protocols. To be successful in this role, you will bring strong clinical skills and attention to detail, along with the ability to follow established protocols accurately and consistently. You will need excellent communication skills, compassion for patients, and the ability to work closely with healthcare providers to support safe, high-quality care.

• 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.