Certified Nursing Assistant

ALLERGY PARTNERS•Marion, NC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant coordinates patient care with the physician, assists with patient assessment, gives medication pursuant to physician orders, and performs administrative duties that support patient care. The role provides clinical support, maintains patient records and clinical supplies, follows practice policies and compliance guidelines, and completes required training and 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 from the waiting room to exam rooms, prepare them for exams or treatment, and take vital signs.
Assist the physician when requested.
Perform spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, 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, a code kit, and suction equipment.
Answer patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol.
Follow up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.
Maintain clinical supply stock and medication samples.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and practice compliance guidelines.
Maintain detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software related to job functions.
Attend CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required, as well as regular meetings.
Complete all assigned AP training within designated timeframes.
Follow Allergy Partners and hub/department policies and report policy violations through the specified supervisory, compliance, or EthicsPoint channels.
Perform other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.