CNA or CMA - Gibson Area Medical Clinic FT

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant is a non-professional staff member who performs duties to obtain clinical information/data, clinical CLIA waved 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

1. Greets patients appropriately and escort patients to exam rooms; performs, documents and reports vital signs and records height and weight.


2. Maintains/Reviews the patient medical record, including allergies and medications, and enters information into the record.

3. Working knowledge of computer applications.


4. Answers phone calls, documents patient message, and forwards information to Physician, Nurse, NP, PA. Does not provide medical advice or recommend treatment.

5. Schedules referrals by phone to area physician offices and hospitals for tests and consults.


6. Assists patients in completion of the Pharmacy Assistance Program for respective provider.

7. Maintains and restocks exam rooms with needed supplies.

8. Monitors supplies, except medications, for outdating and disposes as needed.

9. Orders supplies.

10. Perform venipunctures, drug screens, clia waved tests, and other medical equipment testing, as evidence of competency allows, as ordered by the Physician/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant/Nurse.

11. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

12. 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.

13. Adheres to policies and procedures, federal/state/local requirements and regulatory bodies.

14. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Basic lifting/bending: Boxes, medical equipment, patient care.


2. Basic twisting, turning: During above functions.

3. Basic vigorous walking: Daily functions of transferring patients to care area during a fast paced, busy clinic.

4. Basic prolonged standing: During daily functions at nursing workstations.

5. Visual acuity to observe patients for assessment and data collection, to use manual documentation tools.

6. Auditory acuity to hear patient's verbal communication and gather data using auscultatory skills.

7. Emotional stability conductive to dealing with patients, and family members.

8. Strength to perform the following lifting tasks:
• Floor to waist - 40 pounds
• 14" to waist - 50 pounds
• Waist to shoulder - 20 pounds
• Shoulder to overhead - 10 pounds
• Carry 40 pounds for 30 feet
• Push 40 pounds/force for 30 feet
• Pull 40 pounds/force for 30 feet
• Patient transfer with gait belt
• Ability to push patient in wheelchair

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to Office Manager.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Must be competencied by laboratory supervisor/designee for all CLIA waved testing, venipuncture, drug screens, and medical equipment testing and oriented by RN/LPN according to any and all job skills required to perform said duties, in the clinic environment.

2. Current BLS certification or will achieve within six months of hire.

3. Must be able to follow directions and have a working knowledge of computer applications.

4. If certified, maintains certification in Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT drug screening procedures.

INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL

Category 1 - Maximal Risk - this job exposes you to potential blood, body fluids and tissues on a routine basis. It is recommended that you get the Hepatitis B vaccine.


WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Works in patient care areas where there are few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise, and the like.

2. Works with patients and may be exposed to contagious diseases or infectious materials but potential for personal harm and injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions and equipment are used.