Certified Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN seeks a compassionate care aide to provide personal care to patients under supervision. Responsibilities include direct patient care, safety, and assisting licensed staff while adhering to standards.

The role supports daily clerical tasks and participates in ongoing educational activities; requires clear English communication and completion of an approved nursing or medical assistant course.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format.
• Approved nursing or medical assistant course.
• Certified by an approved accredited certification body or certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.

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 task and related duties.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Phlebotomy experience

Education

Approved nursing or medical assistant course

Job description

Job Summary

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

Overview

Job Summary

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

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 task and related duties.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Minimum of one year experience.

Preferred/Desired

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

Minimum Required

• Approved nursing or medical assistant course

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy. Maintain Certification

Preferred/Desired

• Phlebotomy experience

Licensure

Minimum Required

• Certified by an approved accredited certification body or certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire date. ,BLS certification within 14 days of hire date