Clinic Float - MA, CNA, EMT

Orthoillinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated clinical assistant to support patient care in a dynamic office/clinic setting. In this role, you will perform essential clinical duties such as monitoring vital signs, assisting with minor procedures, and managing patient documentation. Your ability to communicate effectively and maintain patient confidentiality will be vital in building strong connections with patients and the healthcare team. This position offers a chance to contribute to a positive organizational culture while ensuring that patients remain at the center of all actions. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CNA or similar certification preferred.
• One year of experience in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as taking vital signs and assisting with procedures.
• Coordinate surgery scheduling and maintain patient documentation.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Medical Documentation

Vital Signs Monitoring

Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA, CMA, ATC, or LPN Certification

Registered Orthopedic Technician Certification

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Roxbury
324 Roxbury Rd.
Rockford, IL 61107, USA

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

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

Prepares charts for upcoming clinics and retrieves and enters patient data for MRIs, X-Rays, EMGs, etc.

Coordinates surgery scheduling as needed and ensures timely rooming of patients to maintain clinic flow.

Receives and returns patient calls promptly, records accurate and complete documentation in the patient’s medical record, and provides patient education related to treatment recommendations.

Assists with ordering medications and diagnostic testing, scribes for physicians and physician assistants, and completes patient paperwork in a timely manner.

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

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

Anticipates and proactively plans for practitioner and patient needs while providing timely communication to patients, families, and practitioners.

Reports pertinent observations to appropriate staff and assists in the orientation of new team members.

Maintains necessary certifications and licensure, including first aid and/or CPR, state licensure, and national certifications.

Stays updated on required trainings such as OSHA and Medicare fraud/waste training.

Maintains strict patient confidentiality and follows all HIPAA guidelines.

Other duties as assigned.

Service

Align actions and decision-making with the organization’s guiding platform, keeping patients at the center of all we do.

Change Agent

Support and contribute to positive change in the organization.

Communication and Interpersonal Relations

Communicate honestly and with compassion to build connections with patients and each other.

Effectiveness

Take ownership of work, doing the right thing for customers and doing it well.

Organizational Culture

Focus on service by putting the mission, vision, and value statements into practice.

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 within 6 months of hire, 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; 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 provides basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.