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Artesia General Hospital
Medical Assistant-1567
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$41,386 / year median in New Mexico
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location:
Artesia, NM 88210Position Type:
Full TimeEducation Level:
High School Diploma /GEDSalary Range:
$15.00- $24.
HourlyJob Shift:
DayJob Category:
Patient Care (Techs)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 theMission 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 EducationESSENTIAL 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.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demand Analysis attached. QualificationsMINIMUM 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.
Qualifications:
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.