Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Diagnostics

NOR-LEA GENERAL HOSPITAL INC; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nor-Lea General Hospital Inc in Lovington, NM is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support patient services across clinics. The role emphasizes quality care, patient comfort, and effective communication with clinical staff.

You will prepare patients for exams, take vital signs, perform tests (fingerstick, swabs, urine), and assist with EKGs and nebulizers under provider supervision. Documentation in the electronic record and adherence to HIPAA are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform preliminary physical tests and vital signs.
• Competent in EKG, nebulizer, and peak flow testing as ordered by provider.
• Ability to document results in electronic records and communicate results to provider under supervision.
• Adherence to HIPAA and clinic policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and perform vital signs.
• Perform tests such as fingerstick, swabs, urine testing, lab draws, EKG, nebulizer, peak flow testing.
• Document results in EMR and educate patients as ordered by provider.
• Administer medications following the rights of medication administration and monitor for reactions.
• Maintain supplies and protect patient information per HIPAA and clinic policy.
• Contribute to quality improvement and adhere to professional standards.

Skills

Patient care

EMR documentation

Vital signs

EKG

Tools

EKG machine

Job description

Nor-Lea General Hospital Inc in Lovington, NM is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support patient services across clinics. The role emphasizes quality care, patient comfort, and effective communication with clinical staff.

You will prepare patients for exams, take vital signs, perform tests (fingerstick, swabs, urine), and assist with EKGs and nebulizers under provider supervision. Documentation in the electronic record and adherence to HIPAA are required.