Assistant-Certified Medical - CAH LK Baptist Medical Clinic Walnut CA Leake

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Walnut Grove (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to join their team in Walnut Grove. This role involves providing personal care assistance to patients, performing clerical tasks, and ensuring patient safety under the guidance of licensed personnel. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, have a background in patient care, and be computer literate. Join a compassionate team that values your contributions and offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package, making this an excellent opportunity for growth in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Paid vacation/time off

Continuing education opportunities

Generous retirement plan

Health insurance, including dental and vision

Sick leave

Service awards

Free parking

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Skill in clear communication and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care duties under provider direction.
• Triage calls, manage prescriptions, and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Communication Skills

Clerical Skills

Patient Care

Computer Literacy

Phlebotomy

Education

Approved Nursing or Medical Assistant Course

Job description

Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel and/or Administrator. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

1. Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of a provider.
2. Triage phone calls, call in prescriptions and advise patients as directed by a provider.
3. Provides for patient safety.
4. Possesses the ability to perform day-to-day clerical tasks and related duties.
5. Participates in ongoing educational activities.
6. Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: 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.

Experience

Preferred: Minimum of one year experience.
Minimum: Approved nursing or medical assistant course.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.

Special Skills

Preferred: Phlebotomy experience.
Minimum: Computer literacy. Maintain Certification.

Training

Minimum: Approved nursing or medical assistant course.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry—healing, preaching, and teaching. We reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums, and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

1. Competitive salaries
2. Paid vacation/time off
3. Continuing education opportunities
4. Generous retirement plan
5. Health insurance, including dental and vision
6. Sick leave
7. Service awards
8. Free parking
9. Short-term disability
10. Life insurance
11. Health care and dependent care spending accounts
12. Education assistance/continuing education
13. Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 9918 - Assistant-Certified Medical
Facility: MBMC - Walnut Grove Clinic Leake
Department: CAH LK Baptist Medical Clinic Walnut CA Leake
Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:MS:Walnut Grove
Located in the Jackson, MS metro area