Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) - Primary Care Clinic

careers-fhp; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with employer match

Onsite gym

Wellness programs

Discount programs

Learning Center (childcare)

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Foundation Health Partners in Fairbanks, AK is seeking a compassionate CNA to provide routine patient care and document on the medical record. You will assist with daily living activities, collect vital signs, and support care teams with procedures under supervision.

The role requires a CNA license, BLS, and strong organizational skills. Experience in medical clerical tasks and EMR usage is preferred. Onsite benefits include health plans and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current CNA license in state of practice as required by department policy.
• ECG or EEG interpretation course or on-the-job training with 85% passing score.
• 1 year of medical clerical experience or hospital/clinic exposure.
• Strong organizational, communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living to promote patient health.
• Collect specimens and data (vital signs, input/output).
• Document data in medical records and communicate changes to care team.
• Assist with procedures and use equipment under supervision.
• Handle receptionist/clerical duties to support department operations.
• Maintain and file patient records and chart forms.
• Order and manage supplies and medical equipment.
• Help transport patients as needed and assist with OR turnover.

Skills

Basic hygiene support

Vital signs collection

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

ECG/EEG training

Customer service

Education

High school diploma/GED

CNA license

BLS certification

ECG/EEG interpretation training

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: $20.07 to $28.90 wage based on experience and education
• Additional Pay: Shift Differential for weekends, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
• Available Departments
  • Primary Care Clinic
    • Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour day shifts Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and providing assistance with nutritional intake as needed.
• Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Assists in the transportation of patient specimens.
• Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patient’s health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
• Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and according to state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, foley catheters removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring. Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
• Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution.
• Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient’s record.
• Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. Assists in the ordering of patient specimens. May transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record.
• Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Reconciles supply order upon delivery. Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and lap top computers. Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order.
• Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Current BLS certification. Current C.N.A. license in state of practice may be required in certain facilities and/or departments in accordance with regulatory requirements or facility/department policy. Depending on department assignment, completion of unit approved basic electrocardiogram or electroencephalographic interpretation course or on the job training and a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias or epileptiform activity.

Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Recent healthcare experience preferred. Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program is preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.