CNA or Medical Assistant - Psychiatry Clinic

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Nebraska Medicine is a leading Health Network and is looking for a CNA or Medical Assistant to join their Psychiatry Clinic team. This role involves performing delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of the patient's plan of care, and providing the highest quality of customer service for patients and others by performing all duties in a professional and engaging manner. The Medical Assistant will provide quality care to patients, under the direction of licensed practitioners, promote efficient operation of the clinic, and provide assistance to physicians and support staff.

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years of age required.
Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska required.
Demonstrate effective communication skills required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program required.
If required to administer medications, current Medication Aid Registry listing or completed within first 30 days of hire or transfer date, and maintained thereafter required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Experience in a physician's office preferred.
Experience in a related area preferred.
Ability to be bilingual in English and Spanish for working in certain clinics preferred.
Medical assistant certification preferred.
Medical Scribe experience preferred.
Based on department need, Medication Aide certification and completion of an Injectables course may be required after hire in outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient's plan of care.
Provide the highest quality of customer service for patients and others by performing all duties in a professional and engaging manner.
Provide quality care to patients, under the direction of licensed practitioners.
Promote efficient operation of the clinic.
Provide assistance to physicians and support staff.