Temporary - Certified Nursing Assistant - 24 Hours/week - CHC Stamford

Moses / Weitzman Health System•Stamford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, temporary role for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at the Community Health Center (CHC) in Stamford. The position involves providing clinical and technical support to primary care providers, utilizing electronic tools for workflow efficiency, monitoring equipment, and performing clinical testing according to OSHA and CLIA standards. The CNA will liaise with patients, families, specialists, and the healthcare team to ensure continuity and coordination of care within a patient-centered medical home. The role requires adherence to evidence-based guidelines, preparation of patients for visits, accurate documentation of vital signs and screening tests, and performing CLIA waived tests, EKGs, and hearing/vision tests. The CNA will prioritize work, collaborate with staff, schedule tests and referrals, maintain a safe and clean environment, stock exam rooms, and adhere to infection control standards. Excellent customer service, teamwork, and compliance with agency policies and training are essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
Completion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized school
Medical Assistant board certification (AAMA, NHA, NCCT)/registration (AMT) or obtained within 90 days of hire
EKG use, appointment scheduling, word processing and computer skills, and familiarity with medical testing procedures.
Sound organizational skills and accuracy at all levels of job.
Prior demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills.
Must be team focused and demonstrate leadership qualities.
Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification, or current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification.
Requires manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks, moderate physical activity including standing, walking and lifting.
Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or bio-hazardous material.
Communicates clinical/client information to providers accurately.
Accurately takes messages.
Communicates effectively with other medical assistants.
Collaborates with medical provider and nursing staff.
Access to clients’ charts and health care information.
Maintains client confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
Expert knowledge of the electronic health record

Responsibilities

Provides clinical and technical support for primary care providers.
Implements all planned care items using electronic tools.
Monitors equipment and performs clinical testing according to OSHA and CLIA standards.
Liaises with patients, families, specialists, and the health care team.
Ensures continuity and coordination of care in a patient-centered medical home.
Performs pre-visit preparation for all primary care patients.
Collaborates with the primary care nurse and provider to "e-huddle" using the Planned Care Dashboard.
Prepares patients to be seen by the provider.
Accurately documents chief complaint and results from evidence-based screening tests.
Accurately performs and documents patient vital signs.
Independently and accurately performs appropriate CLIA waived tests, EKG, hearing & vision tests.
Prioritizes work responsibilities and collaborates with staff to facilitate patient flow.
Works as a member of the health care team, assisting other team members as needed.
Appropriately schedules tests and referrals for specialty care.
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe working environment.
Oversees maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs.
Sets up and stocks exam rooms and cleans rooms at the end of each day worked.
Adheres to all infection control standards, Universal Precautions, and safety policies.
Maintains yearly CPR certification.
Exhibits excellent customer service skills.
Complies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops.