Certified Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed personnel and administration in delivering compassionate care. The role emphasizes direct patient interaction, safety, and efficient clerical support in a busy healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of patient care experience, complete an approved nursing or medical assistant course, and obtain BLS within 14 days of hire. Computer literacy is required.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly in English, both written and spoken.
• Minimum of one year direct patient care experience.
• Approved nursing or medical assistant course required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned.
• Triage and rooming of patients.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Performs day to day clerical tasks and related duties.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear communication

Clerical tasks

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 /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

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

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