CMA -Podiatry -1567

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital is seeking a CMA - Podiatry to assist in patient care in the clinic setting. The role involves recording patient vitals, performing bedside tests, and assisting with basic nursing procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean treatment rooms, handling equipment, managing supplies, and completing basic clerical tasks as needed to support the podiatry team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with short-term training in basic patient care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Basic patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized patient care training

Job description

CMA -Podiatry -1567# CMA -Podiatry -1567Artesia, NM 88210## OverviewSalary Range$15.00 - $24.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School Diploma / GEDCategoryPatient Care (Techs)## CMA- Podiatry**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.**ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:** Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Physical Demand Analysis attached.## Qualifications**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.