Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Support

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

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.