Assistant-Certified Medical

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Bartlett, TN seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide compassionate personal care under supervision, supporting daily activities and patient comfort. You will assist with mobility, hygiene, and basic tasks in a hospital setting.

The role requires clear English communication, basic computer skills, and completion of an approved nursing or medical assistant program. BLS within 14 days of hire is expected; one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written and verbal English communication to achieve productivity.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned.
• Triage and rooming of patients.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Performs day-to-day clerical tasks and related duties.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing or Medical Assistant program

Job description

Job Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel and /or Administrator.

Overview

Job Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel and /or Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned.
• Triage and rooming of patients
• Provides for patient safety.
• Possesses the ability to perform day to day clerical task and related duties.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Minimum of one year experience.

Education

Minimum Required

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

• Approved nursing or medical assistant course

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy. Maintain Certification

Preferred/Desired

• Phlebotomy experience

Licensure

Minimum Required

• Certified by an approved accredited certification body or certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. ,BLS certification within 14 days of hire date