Assistant-Certified Medical

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Oxford, Mississippi is hiring for a position that involves providing personal care assistance to patients under the supervision of licensed personnel. Candidates should complete an approved nursing or medical assistant course and have strong communication skills. Responsibilities include patient triage and ensuring patient safety. Preferred candidates will have at least one year of experience and phlebotomy skills. Training includes certification within the first weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience preferred.
• Skill to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral English.
• Minimum of computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care duties as assigned.
• Triage and room patients.
• Provide for patient safety.

Education

Approved nursing or medical assistant course

Job description

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.

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.

Overview

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

Licensure

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