CNA or CMA - Pulmonology FT

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services; Gibson City (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services in Gibson City, IL is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant to support the Pulmonology department. This full-time role focuses on chart prep, vital signs, and data collection during patient visits, under supervision of RNs, LPNs and physicians.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, patient flow management, and coordination of referrals and scheduling, with potential travel to satellite clinics as needed.

Qualifications

• Assist with chart prep for providers within the clinic.
• Document vital signs, height and weight accurately.
• Support patient flow and rooming under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs chart prep for all providers.
• Greets patients and escorts to exam rooms; records vital signs and measurements.
• Documents medical history and current complaints with review of systems.
• Answering calls, forwarding messages to physicians/nurses; no medical advice given.
• Schedules referrals and tests; assists with scheduling and tests/procedures.

Job description

DEPARTMENT: PULMONOLOGY

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Full time- 40 hours weekly. Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 5 pm

General Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical is a non-professional staff member who performs duties to obtain clinical information/data, clinical CLIA waived lab testing, and testing on medical equipment, necessary for the medical office visit.

This assistance is under supervision of the Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse, and the Physician/APN/PA.

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs chart prep for all providers.
• Greets patients appropriately and escorts patients to exam rooms; performs, documents and reports vital signs and records height and weight accurately and in a timely manner.
• Documents social/family/medical history, current complaint(s) with review of systems accurately.
• Working knowledge of computer applications.
• Answers phone calls, documents patient message, and forwards information to Physician, Nurse, NP, PA. Does not provide medical advice or recommend treatment.
• Schedules referrals by phone to area physician offices and hospitals for tests and consults.
• Assists with scheduling tests and procedures as ordered, as well as scheduling clinic appointments.
• Maintains and restocks exam rooms with needed supplies.
• Monitors supplies, except medications, for outdating and disposes as needed.
• Orders supplies.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Follows Infection Control fundamentals r/t: Standard Precautions, good hand washing, disposal of bio hazardous materials, aseptic technique, disinfection of instruments/equipment, and preparations for autoclaving.
• Adheres to policies and procedures, federal/state/local requirements and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to handle a busy, fast-paced clinic that can be stressful at times.
• Maintains excellent customer service with patients and staff at all times. Is aware and accountable of one’s actions.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation of continuing education to meet own development needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient safety, patient rights, and patient care.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and uses chain of command appropriately.
• Able to cross-train within clinic and balance workloads efficiently and effectively.
• Travels to satellite clinics as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Basic lifting/bending: Boxes, medical equipment, patient care.
• Basic twisting, turning: During above functions.
• Basic vigorous walking: Daily functions of transferring patients to care area during a fast paced, busy clinic.
• Basic prolonged standing: During daily functions at nursing workstations.
• Visual acuity to observe patients for assessment and data collection, to use manual documentation tools.
• Auditory acuity to hear patient’s verbal communication and gather data using auscultatory skills.
• Emotional stability conductive to dealing with patients, and family members.
• Strength to perform the following lifting tasks:
• Floor to Knuckle- 40 pounds
• 12” to Knuckle- 30 pounds
• Knuckle to Shoulder- 20 pounds
• Shoulder to Overhead- 20 pounds
• Carry 14ft.- 40 pounds
• Push 25ft.- 40 ft/lbs
• Pull 10ft.- 40 ft/lbs
• Job Specific - Stand pivot transfer chair to chair using gait belt and correct technique.
• Job Specific – Push empty sled 80' and turn entire sled around to simulate pushing a wheelchair.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to Office Manager