CNA/CMA - Ortho Clinic - FT (40 Hours) - DAYS

Minidoka Memorial Hospital•Rupert, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for both the rendering of basic supervised nursing care to patients in support of the Physicians as well as accurate and efficient data/demographic information entry into software programs utilized by office and hospital. This position maintains accurate and up-to-date filing of patient data within the clinic chart to allow efficient review on-demand. During patient office appointments, this position serves to maintain quality patient care. Responsible for pleasant and effective communication with the public as well as assisting with timely and efficient patient appointments. Responsible for ensuring and assisting with efficient patient flow throughout the clinic day.

Requirements

Must possess high school diploma or GED.
Clearance of all background checks.
Current CNA license.
BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

1+ years of customer service and/or healthcare experience
Ability to speak multiple languages.

Responsibilities

Performs administrative duties which include, but is not limited to: Scheduling patients’ appointments, requesting and sending medical records as needed, phone calls to confirm existing appointments.
Answers phone –verifying current demographic information at each visit. Responsible for taking messages or refers incoming telephone calls to the appropriate administrative or clinical staff member for processing.
Assists in scanning duties: Requests medical records for new clients as needed. Readies electronic charts for appointments as needed.
Assists in keeping clinical office inventory and notifies supervisor when supplies need to be ordered. Maintains inventory of necessary office supplies.
Updates and maintains medical records in preparation for patient appointment and is responsible for routing incoming patient data to Physician for evaluation/review, and to the Nurse for computerized update of clinical problem list.
Makes charts for new clients as needed. Make photocopies of records for consultations or referrals as directed by supervisor.
May order refills for prescriptions with the Physician’s permission and supervision.
Places patient in the examination rooms and prepares patient for appointment. Takes and records routine elements of systemic reviews: elements of patient’s history, elements of present illness. Takes vital signs of the patient.
Maintains inventory of necessary medical/examination supplies needed for each of the examination rooms. Restocking of examination rooms (per posted inventory list) will be done daily, more frequently as needed.
Straightens up examination rooms after patient examinations. Keeps instruments clean and ready for use.
Actively engage in quality improvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by the physician, midlevel provider, or administrative lead office manager.