Medical Assistant

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; The Cotton District (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a caregiver to provide personal care to patients under the supervision of licensed personnel and an Administrative Coordinator. You will perform direct patient care, assist in procedures, and support patient safety while handling clerical tasks to support unit operations.

Minimum qualifications include an approved nursing or medical assistant program and BLS certification within 14 days of hire; one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Approved nursing or medical assistant course and/or on the job training.
• Minimum of one year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties 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.
• Performs clerical tasks and related duties.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Communication

Written/Verbal English

Education

Nursing or Medical Assistant program

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

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