Certified Nursing Assistant - Fairbanks - Medical
ANCHORAGE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN• Fairbanks, AK, US, AK
•$22 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
Our medical department is dedicated to helping our clients improve their lives through a coordinated approach to care involving clients, their caregivers, their clinical staff, and primary care providers. We are proud to be part of a state-wide community of people who share our values, and part of a company that supports us so we can support our clients! The Certified Nursing Assistants work as members of the medical/nursing team to provide care to a mentally ill population.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- CNA license
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Comfortable with EMR usage
- Fast learner with computer programs
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient intake, including vital signs, height/weight, and health history updates
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
- Support providers during patient visits as needed
- Observe and report changes in patient condition to clinical staff
- Assist with specimen collection and basic lab procedures (if applicable)
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized exam rooms
- Support behavioral health patients with appropriate sensitivity and confidentiality
- Reinforce care plans and patient education under provider direction
- Help maintain a calm, safe, and therapeutic environment
- Support patients during check-in and rooming, especially those who may be in distress
- Communicate effectively with behavioral health providers regarding patient needs
- Follow protocols for safety and crisis situations
- Assist with scheduling, appointment reminders, and follow-ups
- Support patient check-in/check-out processes
- Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation
- Help manage phone calls, messages, and care coordination tasks
- Assist with referrals, prior authorizations, and coordination of care
- Monitor and restock clinical and office supplies
- Support clinic policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Benefits
- Two healthcare options for employees and their dependent children
- 401k with immediate vesting and up to 5% match
- 3% automatically contributed by AKBH
- 5 weeks of PTO for the first year
- 8 weeks of PTO after the first year
- Student Loan Repayment
- Tuition Assistance
- $2,500 Signing Bonus (with a one-year employment commitment)
- Eligible for up to $7,200 in incentive with the average being $2,600
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
