CNA/Medical Assistant - Clarkson Heart Center

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a CNA or Medical Assistant to join its Clarkson Heart Clinic team in Omaha, Nebraska. The role supports a busy cardiology clinic by rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and health histories, performing EKGs, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, and helping maintain efficient patient flow. The clinic’s collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers cares for approximately 70–80 patients daily. The position requires adaptability, comfort in a fast-paced environment, and a team-oriented approach. Previous cardiac experience is beneficial but not required; new graduates are welcome. The CNA/Medical Assistant will also float to Bellevue Medical Center. The position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, with 40 scheduled hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No weekends, holidays, or call are required. CNA duties include performing delegated patient activities assigned by licensed nursing personnel to support the patient’s plan of care. Medical Assistant duties include providing professional, engaging customer service; delivering quality patient care under licensed practitioners’ direction; supporting efficient clinic operations; and assisting physicians and support staff.

Requirements

CNA applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
CNA applicants must hold 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.
Medical Assistant applicants must graduate from an approved Medical Assistant program.
If required to administer medications, Medical Assistants must have a current Medication Aide Registry listing or complete it within the first 30 days of hire or transfer, and maintain it thereafter.
Ability to adapt, work in a fast-paced environment, and work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Previous cardiac experience.
For CNAs, knowledge of computer data entry and word processing.
For CNAs, basic knowledge of medical terminology.
For Medical Assistants, experience in a physician’s office.
For Medical Assistants, experience in a related area.
For Medical Assistants, ability to work bilingually in English and Spanish for certain clinics.
Medical Assistant certification.
Medical Scribe experience.

Responsibilities

Room patients and obtain vital signs and health histories.
Perform EKGs.
Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
Help maintain efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.
Float to Bellevue Medical Center.
As a CNA, perform delegated patient activities assigned by licensed nursing personnel to support the patient’s plan of care.
As a Medical Assistant, provide professional and engaging customer service to patients and others.
As a Medical Assistant, provide quality care under the direction of licensed practitioners and assist physicians and support staff.