Certified Nursing Assistant

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Holidays

Job summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine seeks an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Ambulatory Clinical Care team. This full-time role provides patient care under the direction of clinic managers and supervisors, supporting licensed staff and providers while performing scribing and clerical tasks as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker.

Locations include Primary Children’s Hospital outpatient clinics in Salt Lake City and Lehi; incumbents must

Qualifications

• Current Utah CNA certification.
• RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to commute to University of Utah Pediatric clinic locations in Salt Lake City or Lehi.

Responsibilities

• Act as a medical scribe and assist with clerical duties related to medical documentation.
• Prepare patients for examinations by taking vital signs and recording medical history.
• Educate patients and families as delegated by licensed staff; assist with procedures and interventions.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies and report changes to licensed staff.
• Perform EKGs and LNA CLIA-waived tests as directed; assist with room turnover and supply restocking.

Skills

CNA certification

RQI credential

Clinical documentation

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Ambulatory Clinical Care operation. This position provides patient care at the direction of a clinic manager and medical assistant supervisors. The CNA assists patients, facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care, supports the professional role of licensed staff and providers, offers support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to patients, and assists with scribing and clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker.

Positions are designed to provide growth and professional development opportunities, including promotions within a defined career ladder.

University of Utah Pediatric clinic locations are primarily housed in Primary Children’s Hospital outpatient clinics in Salt Lake City and Lehi. Incumbents must be willing and able to commute to either location.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see Summary Comparison for more information)
• 14.2% retirement contributions
• Generous paid leave time
• 11 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
• Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Act as a medical scribe to assigned providers, duties include recording a medical provider’s interactions with patients, assisting with clerical duties related to medical documentation, filling out paperwork, summaries and letters, taking notes during patient visits and documenting them in the electronic health records system. Using a team approach to work effectively with multiple providers and communicating with patients professionally.
2. Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, height/weight, and responses to standardized medical history questions.
3. Reinforce or assist in educating and teaching patients/families as delegated by the professional care provider.
4. Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations.
5. Report all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
6. Perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests as identified by department and report results to the appropriate personnel.
7. Perform additional functions such as EKGs.
8. Act as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested. Assist provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions.
9. Monitor and clean assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment. Restock set levels of medical supplies. Report outdated supplies and necessary equipment repairs.
10. Under the direction of licensed staff, schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
11. Assist in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient’s records, locating and compiling department charts, and obtaining medical records from other providers/offices.
12. Attend and complete mandatory education including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment usage, and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
13. May assist with patient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members.
14. May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.

Care Coordination

1. Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments, tests, and treatments/procedures.
2. Maintain medical records and other information. Accurately document patient history, physical and vital information into the medical record.
3. Effectively use computer applications as needed in the office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utah, or completion of first round of clinical and current enrollment in approved nursing education program, or successful completion of RN program.
• For those enrolled in a nursing program, incumbents have three months from completion of RN program to obtain an RN license. If an RN license is not obtained by the end of those three months, the incumbent must immediately obtain a current CNA.
• Individuals in this job code with an RN license must also have a CNA certification if they remain in it longer than three months.
• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements, including immunization according to CDC standards and hospital policy.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Department Preferences

• Effective communication skills on the phone, in writing, and via email.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO).

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.