Clinic Float - CNA, MA

Ultipro; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoIllinois seeks a Clinical Float to support physicians in a busy clinic. The role covers patient assessment, vital sign collection, preparing charts, assisting with procedures, and coordinating scheduling to maintain smooth patient flow.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and appropriate CNA/CMA/LPN/ROT certification within 6 months. Experience in a similar role is preferred, with proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA CMA ATC LPN or ROT certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed every 2 years.
• One year of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow for physicians and ensure clinic efficiency.
• Assist with clinical procedures such as injections, wound care, and preparing medications.
• Take vital signs and set up minor procedures.
• Prepare charts for upcoming clinics and manage patient records.
• Handle patient calls and provide education related to treatments.
• Scribes for physicians and assistants as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Microsoft Suite

Google Workspace

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA CMA ATC LPN ROT certification within 6 months

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

The Clinical Float is responsible for a broad variety of patient care, technical and clerical related functions. Coordinates patient flow for physicians and ensures continuity of high level of patient care and efficient patient flow by ensuring the healthcare team following clinical standards of excellent care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs clinical duties, as appropriate, such as taking vital signs, setting up and assisting with minor procedures, blood pressure, point of care testing, etc

Assists physicians with clinical procedures, such as injections/aspirations, casting, wound management, verifying and preparing medications, and prepping the patient

Prepares charts for upcoming clinics

Retrieves and enters patient data for MRIs, X-Rays, EMGs, etc

Coordinates surgery scheduling as needed

Ensures rooming of patients in a timely matter in order to maintain clinic flow for physicians and physician assistants

Receives incoming patient calls and returns patient calls in a timely matter

Records accurate, complete, legible and timely documentation as needed in the patient’s medical record

Provides patient education related to treatment recommendations

Assists physicians and physician assistants with ordering medications and diagnostic testing

Scribes for physicians and physician assistances

Completes patient paperwork in a timely manner

Follows correct procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous, infectious, and pharmaceutical waste

Prepares, cleans and sterilizes, and/or reprocesses, instruments and maintain equipment, according to organizational standards

Anticipates and proactively plans for practitioner and patient needs

Provides open and timely communication and information to patients, families, and practitioners (as appropriate)

Reports pertinent observations and information, both written and verbal, to appropriate staff

Assists in orientation of new team members

Maintains all necessary certifications and licensure, including first aid and/or CPR, state licensure, national certifications, and continuing education

Stays up to date on required trainings such as OSHA, Medicare fraud/waste training, blood borne pathogens training, and sexual harassment training

Maintains strict patient confidentiality and follows all HIPAA guidelines

Other duties as assigned

Service: We align our actions and decision making with the organization’s guiding platform keeping our patients at the center of all we do.

Change Agent: We support and contribute to positive change in the organization.

Communication and Interpersonal Relations: We communicate honestly and with compassion to build connections with our patients and each other.

Effectiveness: We take ownership of work, doing the right thing for our customer and doing it well.

Organizational Culture:

All OrthoIllinois employees focus on service by putting the mission, vision, and value statements into practice and using the guiding principles of Compassion, Respect, Trust, Integrity, Innovation, Education Fiscal Responsibility, Practice Independence, Accountability, and Empowerment to direct their interactions and decision making. Employees promote and model the service standards to create lasting impressions, extraordinary moments, exceptional on-stage experiences, and meaningful and compassionate connections.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED, required

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or ability to obtain Registered Orthopedic Technician (ROT) certification successfully within 6 months from date of hire and maintain certification renewal every 2 years, required

One year of experience in a similar role, preferred

Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suites, preferred

Environmental/Working Conditions:

Working environment is in an office/clinic setting.

Physical/Mental Demands:

Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time

Sit, stoop, and kneel

Excellent vision, hearing, smell, and balance

Requires lifting, carrying, or moving heavier objects (i.e. pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds

Possess full range of motion in shoulders and arms, including reaching above or below the shoulder.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Certified Nursing Assist

Certified Medical Assist

Equal Opportunity Employer
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