What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at Artesia General Hospital?
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.
Salary : $18 - $24