MA- Urology Clinic

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, NM seeks a healthcare assistant for everyday patient care and clerical duties. You will obtain vitals, perform bedside testing, and help with basic nursing procedures in a clinical setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and targeted nursing assistant/medical assistant training, with clinic experience preferred. Environment includes daily patient contact and routine safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus specialized short‑term training in basic patient care.
• Clinic setting experience preferred.
• Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training required.
• Certification in Nurse Assisting or Medical Assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take and document patient vitals.
• Perform bedside testing.
• Carry out basic nursing procedures (oral care, perineal/foley care, non-sterile soaks, thermal applications).
• Maintain cleanliness of the office and examination rooms.
• Clean and store equipment.
• Maintain supply inventory and restock as required.
• Perform basic clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Basic patient care

Nursing assistance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant or medical assistant training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Artesia, NM 88210

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma / GED

Salary Range: $15.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Clinical Support

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.