Job detail

Medical assistant

Artesia General Hospital

#Clinic Setting #Patient Care #Healthcare #Risk Management #Medical Assistant #Clinical Support #Patient Confidentiality #Vitals #Bedside Testing

Quick overview

Perform basic patient care activities including obtaining vitals, bedside testing, and basic nursing procedures under the direction of a practitioner. Maintain the cleanliness of examination rooms and manage supply inventory.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and formal nursing assistant or medical assistant training. Certification in Nurse Assisting or Medical Assisting is preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificateInventory ManagementPatient CareRisk ManagementPatient ConfidentialityClerical DutiesVital Signs DocumentationNursing ProceduresBedside Testing

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Carlsbad,
NM 88220Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
High
School
Diploma /
GEDSalary
Range: $17.59 - $23.93
HourlyJob
Shift:
DayJob
Category:
Clinical
SupportJob
Summary: Under the direction of a RN/LPN or practitioner performs basic patient care activities.
Essential
Values-Based,
Leadership and
Management
Competencies: Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the
Mission of
Artesia
General
Hospital
Mission: Our mission at Artesia General Hospital is to provide high-quality healthcare to our community and the surrounding areas.

Vision

To transform healthcare in our communities through innovation, engagement, and quality, while building a healthier tomorrow for generations to come.

Values

Our values are covered in SERVICE Servant Leadership Excellence
Respect
Virtuousness
Innovation
Community
Education
Essential
FUNCTIONS: Obtain and document patient vitals. Perform bedside testing. Perform basic nursing procedures such as oral care, perineal/foley care, non-sterile soaks, or thermal applications. Ensure cleanliness of office and examination rooms. Clean and store equipment. Maintain supply inventory and re-stock as required. Perform basic clerical duties as needed.
Additional
RESPONSIBILITIES: As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES: Knowledge of basic nursing and patient care.
Age-Related
COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information
Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk
Management/Quality
Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM
Position
QUALIFICATIONS: Education – High school diploma or equivalent; plus specialized, short-term training in basic patient care. Work Experience – clinic setting preferred. Training – Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training required. License/Certification – Certification in Nurse Assisting or Certification in Medical Assisting preferred.
Enviromental
CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.