MEDICAL ASSISTANT- MFP FT- 1701

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, NM is seeking a full-time clinical support assistant to obtain vitals, perform bedside testing and assist with basic nursing tasks.

The position also involves keeping exam rooms clean, stocking supplies, and performing light clerical duties in a busy outpatient setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and formal nursing assistant or medical assistant training; clinic experience preferred and training in confidentiality and safety emphasized.

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.

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

Patient care

Vital signs

Clerical duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Artesia, NM 88210

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma / GED

Salary Range: $15.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Clinical Support

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

• Servant Leadership:Demonstrates competence in serving others and prioritizing their needs.
• Excellence:Demonstrates competence in striving for the highest quality in all aspects of work.
• Respect:Demonstrates competence in respecting others and valuing their contributions.
• Virtuousness:Demonstrates competence in maintaining high ethical standards and integrity.
• Innovation:Demonstrates competence in embracing new ideas and technologies to improve healthcare.
• Community:Demonstrates competence in fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
• Education:Demonstrates competence in promoting continuous learning and development.

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.

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.