Assistant-Certified Medical

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Carthage, MS is seeking an Assistant-Certified Medical to provide personal care assistance to patients. Responsibilities include performing direct patient care, ensuring safety, and completing clerical tasks under supervision. Candidates should have an approved nursing or medical assistant course, with a preference for those with one year of experience. Certification is required within a specified timeframe. This is an entry-level position with opportunities for ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience preferred, skills in standard English communication required.
• Certification by a National Certification Board needed within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification needed within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care duties as assigned.
• Triage and room patients, ensure their safety.
• Complete day-to-day clerical tasks and participate in educational activities.

Skills

Computer literacy

Patient care

Education

Approved nursing or medical assistant course

Job description

Assistant-Certified Medical at Baptist Memorial Health Care

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.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Performs day-to-day clerical tasks and related duties.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

• Minimum Required: Approved nursing or medical assistant course.
• 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.

Training

• Minimum Required: Approved nursing or medical assistant course.

Special Skills

• Minimum Required: Computer literacy. Maintain Certification.
• Preferred/Desired: Phlebotomy experience.

Licensure

• Minimum Required: Certified by a National Certification Board (National Center for Competency Testing) or obtain certification within 6 months of hire date. BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Other

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care