MEDICAL ASSISTANT- MFP FT 2180

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

• Servant Leadership: Demonstrates competence in serving others and prioritizing their needs.
• Excellence: Demonstrates competence in striving for the highest quality in all aspects of work.
• Respect: Demonstrates competence in respecting others and valuing their contributions.
• Virtuousness: Demonstrates competence in maintaining high ethical standards and integrity.
• Innovation: Demonstrates competence in embracing new ideas and technologies to improve healthcare.
• Community: Demonstrates competence in fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
• Education: Demonstrates competence in promoting continuous learning and development.

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:

• 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.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.