CNA/Medical Assistant - Clarkson Heart Center
About The Position
The CNA or Medical Assistant provides quality care in a collaborative environment, supports daily clinic operations, and performs additional tasks within their scope of practice. The CNA performs delegated patient activities assigned by licensed nursing personnel to support the patient’s plan of care. The Medical Assistant supports nursing care by performing duties according to standards and policies, 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 4:00 p.m. The position is based at the Nebraska Medicine campus, with occasional floating to Bellevue Medical Center on Thursdays.
Requirements
- CNA applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- CNA applicants must hold a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Nebraska.
- CNA applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills.
- CNA applicants must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire; certification must be from an American Heart Association-endorsed program for new hires starting January 1, 2023, or later.
- Depending on department needs, CNA applicants may be required after hire to obtain Medication Aide certification and complete an Injectables course in outpatient settings.
- Medical Assistant applicants must have a high school education or equivalent.
- Medical Assistant applicants must complete a 40-hour Medication Aide Registry course.
- Medical Assistant applicants must have BLS certification upon completion of unit orientation; certification must be from an American Heart Association-endorsed program for new hires starting January 1, 2023, or later.
- Medical Assistant applicants must pass the DHHS state written and skills examinations.
- Medical Assistant applicants must be active on the Medication Aid Registry or complete the registry requirements within the first 12 months of hire or transfer, and maintain active status thereafter.
- Medical Assistant applicants must complete the Medication Aide Injectable Online + Lab Course.
Nice To Haves
- CNA applicants should have knowledge of computer data entry and word processing.
- CNA applicants should have basic knowledge of medical terminology.
- Medical Assistant applicants should have prior experience as a nursing assistant.
- Medical Assistant applicants should be knowledgeable about patient care equipment and supplies; policy, procedure, and protocol manuals; audio-visual, video, and microscopic equipment; computers; telecommunication equipment; and wall, ceiling, and tanked medical gases.
- For some clinical areas, Medical Assistant applicants may benefit from the ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality care within a collaborative clinical environment.
- Assist with daily clinic operations and perform other tasks within scope of practice.
- Perform patient activities delegated by licensed nursing personnel to support the patient’s plan of care.
- Support nursing care by performing duties according to applicable standards and policies.
- 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 educational costs covered.
- Support for personal growth within the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
