Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant/medical assistant to provide personal care to patients under licensed supervision and the Administrative Coordinator's direction. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, ensuring patient safety, and handling basic clerical tasks.

The role requires completion of approved nursing or medical assistant training, at least basic experience, and proficiency in standard English communication with computer

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal English communication to achieve high productivity.
• Record and document information accurately as part of daily duties.

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.
• Ensures patient safety in all activities.
• Completes clerical tasks and related duties as assigned.
• Meets assigned goals and contributes to team objectives.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing/Medical Assistant training

Job description

Overview

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.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date