CNA/Medical Assistant - Clarkson Heart Center

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Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

CNA / Medical Assistant

The CNA or Medical Assistant will be responsible for providing quality care within a collaborative environment, assisting in daily clinic operations, and performing additional tasks within scope of practice.

Shift Details

Full Time | 1.0 FTE | 40 Scheduled Weekly Hours

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 4PM

*Nebraska Medicine Campus-with occasional floating to Bellevue Medical Center on Thursdays

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

CNA

Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient`s plan of care.

Required Qualifications: CNA

• Minimum of 16 years of age required.
• Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska required.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Based on department need, Medication Aide certification and completion of an Injectables course may be required after hire in outpatient settings.

Preferred Qualifications: CNA

• Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Medical Assistant

Support the nursing care of patients by performing duties according to standards and policies. Promote efficient operation of the clinic and provide assistance to physicians and support staff.

Required Qualifications: Medical Assistant

• High school education or equivalent required.
• 40-hour Medication Aide Registry course
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (BLS with skills assessment or approved BLS) upon completion of unit orientation required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• Passing score on DHHS state written and skills exams
• Active on Medication Aid Registry listing or completed within first 12 months of hire or transfer date and maintained thereafter required.
• Medication Aide Injectable Online + Lab Course completion

Preferred Qualifications: Medical Assistant

• Prior experience as a nursing assistant preferred.
• Knowledge of all patient care equipment and supplies, policy, procedure, and protocol manuals, audio-visual, video, and microscopic equipment, computers, telecommunication equipment, and wall/ceiling and tanked medical gases preferred.
• For some clinical areas, the ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish may be preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.