CNA / Medical Assistant - Bennington Health Center
About The Position
Nebraska Medicine is seeking a CNA or Medical Assistant to join the Bennington Health Center team in Bennington, Nebraska. The role provides clinical support to patients and providers in a primary care setting, helping deliver quality care and maintain efficient clinic operations. Responsibilities include 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. For CNAs, the position involves performing delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel to help achieve each patient’s plan of care. Medical Assistants provide professional, engaging customer service and quality patient care under the direction of licensed practitioners, while assisting physicians and support staff and promoting efficient clinic operations. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The shift is designated as first shift.
Requirements
- CNA applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
- 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 from an American Heart Association-endorsed program; this requirement applies to new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.
- Depending on department needs, CNA applicants in outpatient settings may be required to obtain Medication Aide certification and complete an Injectables course after hire.
- Medical Assistant applicants must graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program.
- Medical Assistant applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Medical Assistant applicants must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire from an American Heart Association-endorsed program; this requirement applies to new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.
- Medical Assistants 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
- Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel to support achievement of the patient’s plan of care.
- Provide professional and engaging customer service to patients and others.
- Provide quality patient care under the direction of licensed practitioners.
- Assist physicians and support staff and promote efficient clinic operations.
- 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.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance.
- 35% discount at Clarkson College.
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
