Clinical Aid/CNA

Interior Community Health Center • Fairbanks, AK

27d

About The Position

Prepares patients for clinical encounters to include basic patient screening and collection of health history.

Requirements

• Education High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One-year recent experience in direct customer service.
• Cultural competence in working with diverse populations required.
• Current certification in BLS.
• Current computer skills.
• Knowledge of common outpatient documentation.
• Knowledge of common office equipment (copier, fax, printer, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from Nurses Aide Program preferred
• Current Alaska Nurse Aide Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working.
• Remain at work for their entire work schedule.
• Greets and rooms patients and provides appropriate information at end of visit.
• Assists in pre-visit preparation by pulling patient pre-visit information for daily team huddles.
• Takes vital signs for provider (e.g. height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, etc.) according to protocol.
• Enters patient data into electronic health record and/or paper chart.
• Reviews patient record according to protocol to assess/assure provider has information (e.g. lab, health history within last year, x-ray results, PHQ, other health screening questionnaires) to prepare patient for clinical visit.
• Obtains and enters screening questionnaires including PHQ, etc. per protocol.
• Ensures appropriate progress paperwork is completed (agency, physical exam, questionnaire, etc.) and available for provider.
• Schedules and coordinates referral appointments for patients in your provider panel.
• Tracks outstanding referrals and diagnostic (imaging and labs) orders.
• Enters in and tracks patient recalls (mammograms, hypertension, diabetes, flu vaccine, normal paps, etc.).
• Sends result letters to patients according to protocol.
• Identifies and immediately reports abnormal vital signs to provider.
• Sets up for clinical procedures (e.g. pap, toe nail removals, etc.) according to protocol.
• Schedules patient appointments in clinic at provider request.
• Cleans rooms between patients.
• Terminally cleans and restocks exam rooms at end of day.
• Performs CLIA waived lab tests for provider according to protocol and within scope of practice.
• Assists CSSII/III as needed.
• Completes and processes health center forms (Breast & Cervical Health Check) according to protocol.
• Uses specialized office and basic medical equipment according to manufacture instructions and clinic protocols.
• Integrates work with other staff to ensure timely and accurate patient flow.
• Participates in meetings.
• Complies with center’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees