Medical Assistant

Baptist; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Starkville, MS is seeking a role providing personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel and an Administrative Coordinator. You will perform direct patient care under supervision, assist with procedures, and ensure patient safety while completing clerical tasks and meeting set goals.

This position requires basic nursing or medical assistant training and emphasizes clear written and verbal English communication.

Qualifications

• Approved nursing or medical assistant course and/or on the job training.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Tools

Computer literacy

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.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Preferred/Desired