Nursing Assistant - GI

Summit Health Management; Springfield, Northern (NJ, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Surgical Scheduler to support physicians and care teams across Springfield, Clifton, Fair Lawn, and Florham Park. You will help with patient flow, room prep and documentation in the EHR.

Responsibilities include vital signs, chart updates, scheduling, referrals, and maintaining supplies to ensure smooth clinic operations. Travel to satellite offices is required where needed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED required.
• Associate Degree preferred.
• 0-1 year related work experience required.
• 2-4 years related work experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required.
• Basic proficiency in computer use, required.
• Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required.
• Travel to satellite locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the examination room.
• Escorts patient into the room.
• Cleans examination room when the exam is complete.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visits.
• Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits.
• Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents knew allergies in the EHR.
• Schedules appointments according to departmental guidelines.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Accurately documents allergies in EHR.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining supplies.
• Provides scribing services.

Skills

English communication

Basic computer skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

EHR system

Job description

About Our Company We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Job Description

The Nursing Assistant/Surgical Scheduler is responsible for assisting physicians, PA, or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures.

Float Locations: Springfield, Clifton, Fair Lawn, and Florham Park

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares the examination room.
• Escorts patient into the room.
• Cleans examination room when the exam is complete.
• Maintains efficient patient flow.
• Ensures proper preparation for patient visits.
• Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits.
• Communicates & provides care consistent with the age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient.
• Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner.
• Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
• Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
• Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining all supplies as assigned.
• Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
• Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Understands and performs within the scope of practice.
• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.
• Documents appropriately in EHR.
• Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents knew allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
• Accurately documents allergies in EHR.
• Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoot, and reports malfunctions promptly.
• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.
• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
• Provides scribing services.

General Job Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Job Requirements

• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver the body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks

• Allergens: dust, mold, and/or pollen.
• Combative Patients / Visitors Education.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements

• High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work or Vocational / Technical School / Diploma, required.
• Associate Degree’s preferred.
• 0-1 year related work experience, required.
• 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required.
• Basic proficiency in computer use, required.
• Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required.
• Travel: Travel to satellite locations as needed.

Pay Range: $16.49 - $19.86 Hourly. The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• Disability
• Vision
• FSA coverages
• 401k savings plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Join us as we deliver the care we want to see in the world. Together, we can create better outcomes for all.