Clinic Float - CNA, MA

OrthoIllinois•Rockford, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Float is responsible for a broad variety of patient care, technical and clerical related functions. Coordinates patient flow for physicians and ensures continuity of high level of patient care and efficient patient flow by ensuring the healthcare team following clinical standards of excellent care. This position requires availability M-F 8a-8p, Saturday and Sunday 8a-2p.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or ability to obtain Registered Orthopedic Technician (ROT) certification successfully within 6 months from date of hire and maintain certification renewal every 2 years, required

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a similar role, preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Suites, preferred

Responsibilities

Performs clinical duties, as appropriate, such as taking vital signs, setting up and assisting with minor procedures, blood pressure, point of care testing, etc.
Assists physicians with clinical procedures, such as injections/aspirations, casting, wound management, verifying and preparing medications, and prepping the patient.
Prepares charts for upcoming clinics.
Retrieves and enters patient data for MRIs, X-Rays, EMGs, etc.
Ensures rooming of patients in a timely matter in order to maintain clinic flow for physicians and physician assistants.
Receives incoming patient calls and returns patient calls in a timely matter.
Records accurate, complete, legible and timely documentation as needed in the patient’s medical record.
Provides patient education related to treatment recommendations.
Assists physicians and physician assistants with ordering medications and diagnostic testing.
Scribes for physicians and physician assistances.
Completes patient paperwork in a timely manner.
Follows correct procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous, infectious, and pharmaceutical waste.
Prepares, cleans and sterilizes, and/or reprocesses, instruments and maintain equipment, according to organizational standards.
Anticipates and proactively plans for practitioner and patient needs.
Provides open and timely communication and information to patients, families, and practitioners (as appropriate).
Reports pertinent observations and information, both written and verbal, to appropriate staff.
Assists in orientation of new team members.
Maintains all necessary certifications and licensure, including first aid and/or CPR, state licensure, national certifications, and continuing education.
Stays up to date on required trainings such as OSHA, Medicare fraud/waste training, blood borne pathogens training, and sexual harassment training.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality and follows all HIPAA guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.