Assistant-Medical: Orthopedics

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jonesboro, AR, is seeking a healthcare support professional to provide personal care to patients under licensed staff and coordinate with Administrative Coordinator. This role includes assisting with procedures, ensuring patient safety, and performing clerical tasks to support patient flow.

Minimum requirements include an approved nursing or medical assistant program and a willingness to obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire; preferred candidates have at

Qualifications

• Approved nursing or medical assistant course and/or on the job training.
• Minimum of one year experience.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel and Administrative Coordinator.
• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed personnel and physician.
• Assists in procedures for the patient population served in a manner consistent with policies.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Performs clerical tasks and related duties.

Skills

Computer literacy

Clear English communication

Education

Nursing/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.

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.

Specifications

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.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date