Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Clinical Secretary

Tidelands Health • Georgetown, SC

16h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant / Clinical Secretary at Tidelands Health performs both clerical duties and direct patient care services. The role helps ensure smooth nursing-unit operations by managing communications, assisting patients, and supporting the healthcare team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position is part of Tidelands Health, the region's largest health care provider, with more than 2,500 team members at more than 70 locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma and successful completion of a Medical Terminology course with a passing examination score, or two years of previous specific work experience with medical terminology in place of the course certification.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma and completion of an approved Nursing Assistant training course or successful completion of the fundamentals semester of Nursing school.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification through the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire, with recertification every two years.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to work with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clerical experience or Nursing Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties on a nursing unit, including answering the telephone and relaying messages.
• Act as a receptionist by receiving and directing visitors and ambulatory patients.
• Provide direct patient care services as assigned by the Clinical Director.
• Assist with patient needs and support the healthcare team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED