Medical Assistant- Orthopedic Clinic- Artesia (25-381) at Artesia General Hospital – Artesia, New Mexico

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.