Medical Assistant / LPN- Urology Clinic (25-365) at Artesia General Hospital

Artesia, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Basic Nursing Procedures, Clerical Duties, Vital Signs Monitoring, Medication Administration, Patient Education, Equipment Cleaning, Supply Inventory Management, Testing Procedures, Confidentiality, Risk Management, Quality Management, Safety Activities, Nurse Assisting Certification, Medical Assisting Certification, BLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 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. LPN: Job Summary: Provides professional nursing care for clinic/office patient within the scope of regulations outlined in the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Obtain and document patient vital signs. · Perform testing such as oximetry, glucometer, urinalysis and other tests when requested per practitioner. · Educate patient as directed. · Perform clerical duties as needed. · Administer medications and/or injections, prescribed procedures with instruction to patient. · Maintain patient care areas. · Monitor pharmacy area. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: · As assigned. KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES: · As outlined in the New Mexico Nurse Practice Act. 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 – graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Ø Work Experience – at least one year experience providing direct patient care, physician clinic setting preferred. Ø Training – N/A Ø License/Certification – New Mexico RN/LPN license. BLS certified. ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant/LPN will perform basic patient care activities under the direction of an RN/LPN or practitioner, including obtaining and documenting patient vitals and performing basic nursing procedures. They will also maintain cleanliness of the office and examination rooms and assist with clerical duties as needed.