CNA / Medical Assistant - Bennington Health Center
About The Position
Nebraska Medicine is seeking a CNA or Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to patients and providers in a primary care setting at the Bennington Health Center in Bennington, Nebraska. The role supports quality patient care and efficient clinic operations by rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and health histories, assisting with examinations and procedures, completing basic clinical tasks, maintaining exam rooms and supplies, documenting patient information, and supporting patient flow. CNA duties include performing patient activities delegated by licensed nursing personnel to help achieve the patient's plan of care. Medical Assistant duties include providing professional, engaging customer service; providing quality care under the direction of licensed practitioners; promoting efficient clinic operations; and assisting physicians and support staff. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nebraska Medicine highlights collaboration, its academic health network partnership with UNMC, diversity and inclusion, and educational support that includes up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and covered educational costs for career advancement.
Requirements
- CNA applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- CNA applicants must possess a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Nebraska.
- Effective communication skills are required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association-endorsed program is required within 30 days of hire.
- For outpatient settings, Medication Aide certification and completion of an Injectables course may be required after hire, based on department need.
- Medical Assistant applicants must graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program.
- Medical Assistant applicants required to administer medications must have a current Medication Aid Registry listing, or complete it within the first 30 days of hire or transfer, and maintain it thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- CNA applicants: Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing.
- CNA applicants: Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Medical Assistant applicants: Experience in a physician's office.
- Medical Assistant applicants: Experience in a related area.
- Medical Assistant applicants: Bilingual ability in English and Spanish for work in certain clinics.
- Medical Assistant applicants: Medical assistant certification.
- Medical Assistant applicants: Medical Scribe experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical support to patients and providers in a primary care setting.
- Room patients and obtain vital signs and health histories.
- Assist with examinations and procedures and complete basic clinical tasks.
- Maintain examination rooms and supplies, document patient information, and support efficient patient flow and quality care.
- Perform patient activities delegated by licensed nursing personnel to help achieve the patient's plan of care.
- Provide professional and engaging customer service to patients and others.
- Provide quality care under the direction of licensed practitioners, promote efficient clinic operations, and assist physicians and support staff.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance.
- A 35% discount at Clarkson College.
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
- Support for personal growth within the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
