CNA or Medical Assistant - Village Pointe Rheumatology Clinic

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Nebraska Medicine is hiring a CNA or Medical Assistant for the Village Pointe Rheumatology Clinic. The role provides patient care and support under the direction of licensed practitioners or nursing personnel, helps promote efficient clinic operations, and assists physicians and support staff. Colleagues are expected to provide high-quality customer service and perform their duties professionally and engagingly. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with an 8-hour first-shift schedule between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Medical Assistant must be a graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program. The CNA must be at least 16 years old and hold a Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant certification. Both paths require effective communication skills and Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association-endorsed program within 30 days of hire. Additional medication-related credentials may be required depending on duties or department needs. Nebraska Medicine describes itself as a leading academic health network that partners with UNMC in education, research, and patient care. The organization highlights diversity and inclusion, tuition assistance of up to $5,000 per year, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Medical Assistant: Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program.
CNA: At least 16 years of age.
CNA: Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska.
Demonstrated effective communication skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire from an American Heart Association-endorsed program; the posting notes this requirement applies to new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.
If required to administer medications as a Medical Assistant, current Medication Aid Registry listing or completion within the first 30 days of hire or transfer, maintained thereafter.
For CNA roles in outpatient settings, Medication Aide certification and completion of an Injectables course may be required after hire based on department need.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant: Experience in a physician's office.
Medical Assistant: Experience in a related area.
Medical Assistant: Bilingual ability in English and Spanish for work in certain clinics.
Medical Assistant: Medical assistant certification.
Medical Assistant: Medical Scribe experience.
CNA: Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing.
CNA: Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

As a Medical Assistant, provide high-quality customer service to patients and others in a professional and engaging manner.
As a Medical Assistant, provide quality patient care under the direction of licensed practitioners.
As a Medical Assistant, promote efficient clinic operations and assist physicians and support staff.
As a CNA, perform delegated patient activities assigned by licensed nursing personnel to support achievement of the patient's plan of care.