Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Starkville, MS is seeking a patient care assistant to work under licensed personnel and an Administrative Coordinator. You will perform direct patient care duties and support the clinical team while maintaining patient safety and compliance with policies.

Role requires approved nursing or medical assistant training; willingness to complete BLS within two weeks; strong written and verbal English communication; and computer literacy. 1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Approved nursing or medical assistant course and/or on the job training.
• Skill to communicate clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal formats.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
• Minimum of one year experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of licensed personnel and physician.
• Assists in procedures for the patient population in line with policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Performs clerical tasks and related duties.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Clear communication in standard English

Job description

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.

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.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date