Assistant-Medical

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

Job summary

Join Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jonesboro, AR as a Patient Care Assistant supporting licensed personnel and the Administrative Coordinator. You will perform direct patient care tasks, assist in procedures, and help maintain patient safety while handling clerical duties.

The role requires clear English communication, basic computer literacy, and a nursing or medical assistant course (or on-the-job training); BLS certification within 14 days of hire is expected.

Qualifications

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Computer literacy is required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed personnel and physician.
• Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Performs clerical task and related duties.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Approved nursing or medical assistant course

Job description

Job Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel and Administrative Coordinator. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel and Administrative Coordinator. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed personnel and physician.
• Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Performs clerical task and related duties.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

Minimum Required

• Approved nursing or medical assistant course and/or on the job training.

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.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date