Certified Nursing Assistant

Allergy Partners•Marion, NC

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant coordinates patient care with the physician, assists with patient assessments, gives medication pursuant to physician orders, and performs administrative duties that support patient care. The role provides clinical assistance, supports allergy testing and injections, maintains treatment supplies and emergency equipment, documents care, and responds to patient-related calls according to clinical protocols. It also requires protecting patient confidentiality, following practice policies and compliance guidelines, completing required training, attending meetings, and carrying out other assigned tasks.

Requirements

High school degree required.
At least one year of experience in clinical assisting.
Comfort using email and interacting with Internet applications.
Knowledge of practice-management and word-processing software.
Good communication skills.
Neat, professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

CMA or CNA certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

Greet patients, escort them to exam rooms, prepare them for examinations or treatment, and take vital signs.
Assist the physician when requested.
Perform spirometry and other ordered breathing tests.
Prepare and maintain treatment supplies and equipment, including sterilization.
Provide patient education when appropriate.
Complete appropriate documentation in patients’ medical records.
Call in prescriptions as ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner.
Perform allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by a physician.
Administer allergy injections according to the physician-approved schedule and monitor patients for possible adverse reactions.
Maintain emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, and suction.
Answer patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol.
Follow up to obtain referrals and insurance authorizations as requested and needed.
Maintain clinical supply stock and medication samples.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and practice compliance guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of practice-management and other computer software related to job functions.
Attend required CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs and regular meetings.
Complete assigned AP training within designated timeframes.
Comply with Allergy Partners and hub/department policies, and report policy violations through specified channels.
Perform other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.