CNA or Medical Assistant - Transplant Clinic

The Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The CNA or Medical Assistant supports patient care and clinic operations at the Transplant Clinic. Medical Assistants provide professional, engaging customer service and quality patient care under the direction of licensed practitioners, promote efficient clinic operations, and assist physicians and support staff. CNAs perform delegated patient activities assigned by licensed nursing personnel to help achieve each patient’s plan of care. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant applicants must graduate from an approved Medical Assistant Program.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills are required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association-endorsed program is required within 30 days of hire for applicable new hires.
• If required to administer medications, a current Medication Aid Registry listing is required, or must be completed within the first 30 days of hire or transfer and maintained thereafter.
• CNA applicants must be at least 16 years old.
• CNA applicants must possess a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska.
• For CNAs, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association-endorsed program is required within 30 days of hire for applicable new hires.
• Depending on department needs, a Medication Aide certification and completion of an Injectables course may be required after hire in outpatient settings.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and engaging customer service to patients and others.
• Provide quality patient care under the direction of licensed practitioners.
• Promote efficient operation of the clinic.
• Assist physicians and support staff.
• Perform delegated patient activities assigned by licensed nursing personnel to help achieve the patient’s plan of care.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition assistance.
• 35% discount at Clarkson College.
• Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
• Support for personal growth within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed