CNA/Medical Assistant/LPN, FT

thinkaksarben; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

thinkaksarben is seeking a Clinical Support Staff to assist patient care under supervision, and help manage patient throughput in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include coordinating care with the health care team, taking vital signs, documenting in the EHR, handling specimens, and maintaining clean exam rooms while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure are essential to support patients and providers and uphold the core

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Active CNA and Medication Aide certifications.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with the health care team and assist with throughput.
• Perform vital signs, collect information, and document in the EMR.
• Assist with specimen collection and lab routing per protocol.
• Maintain infection control standards and room cleanliness.
• Communicate with patients by phone and in person to gather data.

Skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Time management

EHR

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

CNA

Medication Aide

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

EHR software

Job description

CORE VALUE COMMITMENT

In common mission, our teams work together with our patients at the center. We strive to continuously improve. We value one another's diversity of talent, experience, and perspective. We each contribute to something bigger than ourselves while promoting integrity, belonging, and collaboration.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Support Staff position is responsible for supporting patients care under the direct supervision of a health care provider, along with helping the management of patient throughput.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work with members of the health care team to coordinate patient care services, including preparation of patients for examination or treatment, gathering of information such as reason for visit, vital signs, and related patient information. Ensure accurate documentation is maintained, relay instructions to patients, and help ensure timely patient flow.
• Perform vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures. Document findings in the electronic medical record.
• Collect and/or assist providers in collection of specimens, as required, using appropriate protocols. Complete requisitions, label and route specimens according to clinic protocol.
• Adhere to infection control standards including, but not limited to, hand hygiene, use of PPE, isolation of patient with known infectious disease, and equipment disinfection/sterilization.
• Assist with special procedures and examinations following appropriate protocols such as infection control, universal protocol, and patient identification.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stock assigned rooms/cupboards and ensure par levels of supplies are maintained. Check and complete required logs and equipment including refrigerator logs.
• Assist with communication to patients, both in person and via phone, to gather data.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules.
• Skill in communicating in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and time management.
• Skill in using a computer and a variety of software, including Electronic Health Records (EHR) software, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet established goals and objectives.
• Ability to maintain high levels of professional and personal integrity.
• Ability to convey professional demeanor and sound judgment in dealing with patients' care, protection of patient privacy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to act as a good representative of the company.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma required. Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Medication Aide. A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a CNA and Medication Aide, experienced utilization of Electronic Health Records (EHR), and experience in a clinical setting preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• This role operates in a healthcare setting. This position requires frequent standing, walking, and computer work. This position allows employee to moderately vary physical position or activity for comfort.
• Must be able to:
  • Stand 75% or longer of workday.
  • Walk 15% or longer of workday.
  • Sit 10% of an workday.
• Requires ability to lift and maneuver up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Requires employee to: bend, squat, kneel, and reach above shoulder level occasionally and twist occasionally.
• Requires repetitive use of hands for: simple grasping, fine manipulation, computer use.
• Requires all sensory skills (speech, vision, smell, touch, and hearing) corrected to near normal range.

NOTE

The information above is a reflection of the general nature of job duties. From time to time, additional duties may be assigned. Think is an equal opportunity employer.