Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Front Desk

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 patient care assistant to support licensed personnel and the Administrator. The role involves direct patient care, triage/rooming, safety oversight, and light clerical duties.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of relevant experience, clean English communication, and is on track to obtain required certifications (BLS within 14 days; other certs within 6 months).

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English in written and verbal form.
• Write legibly and record information accurately.
• Certification from an approved body or to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.
• Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

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

Communication

Computer literacy

Phlebotomy

Education

Approved nursing or medical assistant course

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN seeks a patient care assistant to support licensed personnel and the Administrator. The role involves direct patient care, triage/rooming, safety oversight, and light clerical duties.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of relevant experience, clean English communication, and is on track to obtain required certifications (BLS within 14 days; other certs within 6 months).