Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Patient First; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted medical treatment

401(k) retirement plan (employer match

Paid annual leave

Overtime pay

Double time holiday pay

Recruitment bonus

Patient care performance bonus

Weekend bonus

Job summary

Patient First in Maryland seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant/CNA to support nurses and physicians in patient care. The role involves triage, vital signs, phlebotomy, lab duties, and maintaining a clean treatment area in a fast paced setting.

Required are a Maryland CNA, high school diploma, and reliable teamwork, communication, and multitasking. Responsibilities include charting, equipment handling, and assisting across shifts with a focus on safety and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum typing experience.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills.
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.

Responsibilities

• Locating patients, obtaining vital signs, triaging, and preparing for exams.
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system.
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
• Notifying the Nurse/Physician when ready for exam and communicating symptoms.
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with patient care.
• Handling requests with respect and in a timely manner.
• Performing lab duties as assigned.
• Performing phlebotomy procedures.
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments.
• Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed.
• Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving the shift.
• Following ancillary guidelines and established policies.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and OSHA-compliant cleanup.
• Attending staff meetings; operating and maintaining equipment as trained.

Skills

CNA

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Maryland

1 year clinical experience preferred

Job description

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:

• Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses;
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
• Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs;
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care;
• Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
• Performing lab duties as assigned;
• Performing phlebotomy procedures;
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
• Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
• Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
• Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician;
• Adhering to established policies and procedures;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed;
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS;
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
• Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift;
• Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations;
• Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• Minimum typing experience;
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred;
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system;
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time);
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills;
• Ability to prioritize and multitask;
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing.

Salary Range: $19.50 - $22.00, depending on experience.

Benefits And Other Compensation

• Discounted Medical treatment at any Patient First location (employees only)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match, for employees who qualify)
• Paid Annual Leave, Overtime Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Bonuses include:
• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
• Weekend bonus (center employees only)