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Artesia General Hospital

Medical Assistant- Women's Services

Artesia General Hospital, Artesia, New Mexico, United States, 88210

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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