Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of licensed nurses or medical providers to provide direct patient care in person and through telehealth and support patient flow in the GYN/women’s clinic. Duties include obtaining patient histories, vital signs, and other screening information to prepare patients for exams and procedures; assisting medical providers; obtaining specimens and performing point-of-care laboratory tests; and other assigned duties. This is a remote-essential role requiring availability during campus closures or emergencies. When appropriate, a designated team of medical professionals will provide care through telehealth services, in compliance with Arkansas State Medical Board regulations and with consideration for the medical issue, patient preference, and available resources. Staff must take their University-issued laptops home each night during the work week and each weekend to support continuity of care and telehealth access during unexpected closures. Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships are essential job duties. The position is offered at the CNA/Medical Assistant I or II level, with salary commensurate with education and experience.
Requirements
- Formal education equivalent to a high school diploma.
- Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant.
- At least six months of experience providing personal care to patients in a facility, home, or private services organization, or working in a direct customer service role.
- For the Medical Assistant II level, all Medical Assistant I qualifications plus relevant certification or specialized healthcare training beyond basic CNA or Medical Assistant certification, such as Limited License Technologist (LLT) x-ray technician certification or training in college health, primary care, urgent care, or GYN/women’s health.
- Proficiency in obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure readings, obtaining patient histories, and navigating electronic medical records.
- Effective communication skills and ability to function as a team member.
- Ability to assist medical providers with office procedures.
- Ability to perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
- Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in gynecological health.
- Outpatient clinic experience.
Responsibilities
- Obtain patient histories and vital signs, including other screening procedures, to prepare patients for exams and procedures.
- Assist medical providers with office procedures and patient care.
- Obtain specimens and perform point-of-care laboratory tests.
- Help manage patient flow in the GYN/women’s clinic.
- Provide direct patient care in person and through telehealth under the direct supervision of licensed nurses or medical providers.
- Maintain availability for telehealth services during campus closures or emergencies, when appropriate.
- Take the University-issued laptop home nightly during the work week and each weekend to support continuity of care.
- Maintain regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and collegial working relationships.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- University contributions to health insurance.
- University contributions to dental insurance.
- University contributions to life insurance.
- University contributions to disability insurance.
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
- 12 official holidays.
- Immediate leave accrual.
- Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
