CNA or Medical Assistant - Digestive Health Clinic

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

11d•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. This role is for a CNA or Medical Assistant in a Digestive Health Clinic. The shift is the first shift, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with 40 hours per week. Nebraska Medicine is a leading health network that partners with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. They value diversity and inclusion and offer educational support, including tuition assistance and discounts at Clarkson College, along with career advancement opportunities. As a Medical Assistant, you will provide the highest quality of customer service, perform all duties in a professional and engaging manner, provide quality care to patients under the direction of licensed practitioners, promote efficient clinic operation, and assist physicians and support staff. As a CNA, you will perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of the patient's plan of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program 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).
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.
Minimum of 16 years of age required.
Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska.
Based on department need, 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 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.
Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides 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.
Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient's plan of care.