MEDICAL ASSISTANT-Ortho Clinic 503

Job Details: Job Location: Artesia

• Artesia, NM, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School Diploma / GED, Salary Range: $15.00 - $24.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job 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 Ø Mission: Our mission at Artesia General Hospital is to provide high-quality healthcare to our community and the surrounding areas. Ø Vision: To transform healthcare in our communities through innovation, engagement, and quality, while building a healthier tomorrow for generations to come. Ø Values: Our values are covered in SERVICE Ø Servant Leadership Ø Excellence Ø Respect Ø Virtuousness Ø Innovation Ø Community Ø 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: Ø Education – High school diploma or equivalent; plus specialized, short-term training in basic patient care. Ø Work Experience – clinic setting preferred. Ø Training – Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training required. Ø 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Ø Education – High school diploma or equivalent; plus specialized, short-term training in basic patient care. Ø Work Experience – clinic setting preferred. Ø Training – Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training required. Ø License/Certification – Certification in Nurse Assisting or Certification in Medical Assisting preferred.