Medical Assistant

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.

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.

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.