Medical Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma / GEDSalary Range: $17.59 - $23.93 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Clinical SupportJob 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 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. 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.

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.