Clinical Assistant CNA - BDFC

Ohio County Healthcare•Beaver Dam, KY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant CNA performs designated tasks for patients in all age groups in a clinic setting. This role requires good communication skills, support for teamwork in patient care delivery, and demonstration of customer relations consistent with the hospital’s purpose, vision, and values. The position involves basic patient monitoring, specimen collection, recording vital signs, preparing exam rooms, reporting changes in patient condition, utilizing EMR, obtaining patient history, performing simple lab and screening tests, disinfecting equipment, completing medication reconciliations, and potentially scheduling tests or referrals. Employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance, adhering to OCH Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures, Scope of Practice, HIPAA, Workplace Safety, and Mandatory Training requirements.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
Certified Nurse Aide or Registered Medical Assistant.
BLS or must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Keyboarding and basic computer skills preferred.
OCH prefers that Non-Certified Clinical Assistants (those holding a SRNA certification or nothing) obtain a CCMA certification within 6 months of hire if they hold 1 year of clinical experience or within 1 year of employment with no clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Performs designated tasks for patients in all age groups in clinic setting.
Performs basic monitoring to include temperature, pulse, respiration, B/P.
Collects specimens as assigned using correct policy and procedure for collection, labeling, and transporting specimens to the lab.
Observes and records vital signs accurately and in a timely manner as assigned.
Obtains weight and height on patients as assigned and/or according to policy.
Cleans and prepares exam rooms following each patient and all medical histories.
Accurately and promptly reports changes in patients’ condition to the provider.
Understands and utilizes EMR.
Accurately obtains patient history/information.
May perform simple lab and screening tests with competency.
Properly disinfects equipment as per policy.
Completes medication reconciliations.
May be responsible for scheduling of tests or referrals and communicating to patient.
Reports any faulty equipment, infection or safety hazards to the appropriate personnel.
Uses equipment and supplies in safe, efficient manner.