Artesia General Hospital
Medical Assistant- Women's Services
Artesia General Hospital, Artesia, New Mexico, United States, 88210
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job 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
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Mission:
Our mission at Artesia General Hospital is to provide high-quality healthcare to our community and the surrounding areas.
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Vision:
To transform healthcare in our communities through innovation, engagement, and quality, while building a healthier tomorrow for generations to come.
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Values:
Our values are covered in SERVICE
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Servant Leadership
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Excellence
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Respect
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Virtuousness
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Innovation
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Community
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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:
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Education
- High school diploma or equivalent; plus specialized, short-term training in basic patient care.
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Work Experience
- clinic setting preferred.
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Training
- Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training required.
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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 Description
$15.00 - $23.00 HR DOE
Full-time
Description
Job 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
Ø
Mission:
Our mission at Artesia General Hospital is to provide high-quality healthcare to our community and the surrounding areas.
Ø
Vision:
To transform healthcare in our communities through innovation, engagement, and quality, while building a healthier tomorrow for generations to come.
Ø
Values:
Our values are covered in SERVICE
Ø
Servant Leadership
Ø
Excellence
Ø
Respect
Ø
Virtuousness
Ø
Innovation
Ø
Community
Ø
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:
Ø
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent; plus specialized, short-term training in basic patient care.
Ø
Work Experience
- clinic setting preferred.
Ø
Training
- Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training required.
Ø
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 Description
$15.00 - $23.00 HR DOE