Assistant-Certified Medical

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, TN, is seeking a dedicated aide to provide personal care to patients under supervision. Duties include direct patient care, triage and rooming, and ensuring patient safety.

Minimum requirements include an approved nursing or medical assistant course, strong English communication, and a BLS certification within 14 days of hire; phlebotomy experience is a plus. This is a full-time on-site role with ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Approved nursing or medical assistant course is required.
• Clear English communication in written and verbal form.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date is required or obtained.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

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 tasks and related duties.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Written & verbal English

Education

Nurse aide / Medical assistant course

Job description

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

• 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

• Certified by the a National Certification Board (National Center for Competency Testing or obtain withing 6 months of hire date.

Minimum Required

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