Assistant-Medical: Orthopedics

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jonesboro, AR, is seeking a caregiver to provide personal care assistance to patients under the supervision of licensed personnel and an Administrative Coordinator. The role includes direct patient care, safety, and light clerical duties, with room to grow in a hospital setting.

Candidates should have an approved nursing or medical assistant course, on‑the‑job training, and at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Approved nursing or medical assistant course and/or on the job training.
• Minimum of one year experience.
• 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

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Approved nursing or medical assistant course / on-the-job training

Job description

Job Summary

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

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.
• Perfroms 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.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date