Medical Assistant

Baptist; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a patient care assistant to provide personal care to patients under licensed staff and the Administrative Coordinator. This role supports clinical workflows and ensures compassionate, compliant care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient procedures, maintaining safety, and performing routine clerical tasks while recording information accurately to support high productivity and quality care.

Qualifications

• Approved nursing or medical assistant course and/or on the job training.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.
• Minimum of one year experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care under supervision of licensed personnel and physician.
• Assists procedures for the patient population in line with policies.
• Ensures patient safety at all times.
• Performs clerical tasks and related duties.
• Completes assigned goals and documents activities.

Skills

Clear communication

English writing

Computer literacy

Education

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.

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.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.