CNA Scribe - Gibson Health of Urbana FT
About The Position
The CNA Scribe maintains patient-care supplies and supports efficient patient flow while assisting physicians, nurses, patients, and families. Duties include gathering visit information and entering it into the computer, recording information in the electronic medical record, performing screenings, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, and assisting with patient care and clinical procedures within the role’s scope of practice. The position also supports scheduling and organizing surgeries, completing x-ray orders and work-comp authorizations, and backing up registration and front-desk functions as needed. The role maintains exam and procedure rooms, restocks and orders supplies, handles equipment and linen, cleans instruments for sterilization, and follows infection-control practices. It requires routine communication with patients and families, providers, nurses, reception staff, and other departments. The position reports to the department manager and/or director and works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Urbana, Illinois.
Requirements
- Must be a CNA or have equivalent experience in a physician-office setting.
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient-care procedures and follow instructions for a variety of simple tasks.
- Demonstrate compassion and caring, serve as a patient advocate, and provide information to enable informed consent.
- Comply with organizational and departmental standards, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrate courtesy, helpfulness, friendliness, and professionalism with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
- Manage time and resources efficiently; maintain appropriate grooming and follow the designated dress code.
- Share problems concerning patients or staff with immediate supervisors and select appropriate avenues for learning.
- Attend mandatory in-services and complete at least seven hours of continuing education per year.
- Maintain CPR certification.
- Working knowledge of computer applications.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including patient lifting and transfers, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds for specified tasks, pushing and pulling force, and being on one’s feet all day.
Responsibilities
- Assess physicians’ schedules and organize work to support timely, efficient patient flow.
- Call and accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms; gather visit information and enter it into the computer.
- Perform screenings according to provider guidelines, including taking vital signs, height, and weight.
- Chart in the electronic medical record and print forms as appropriate.
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and provide direct assistance when needed, including walking, transfers, dressing, and obtaining specimens.
- Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures and perform authorized procedures within scope and policy, including suture removal, wound culture, dressing care, scoliosis measurements, cast care, podiatric procedures, and application of immobilization devices as directed.
- Relay instructions to patients and families and transport patients by wheelchair or cart when needed.
- Clean exam tables and rooms between visits, restock exam and procedure rooms, order and maintain in-date patient-care supplies, and put away supplies, linen, and equipment.
- Clean instruments for sterilization and follow infection-control practices, including standard precautions, handwashing, biohazard disposal, aseptic technique, disinfection, and autoclave preparation.
- Complete x-ray orders, monitor schedules for appropriate appointments, and make x-ray or lab requests as necessary for scheduled appointments.
- Back up the front desk and support registration, providers, and nurses as needed.
- Complete work-comp authorizations for surgeries, tests, and injections; review weekly chart preparation to ensure consult information is entered in the computer.
- Schedule and organize surgeries for surgeons.
- Perform accurate EKGs on patients.
- Follow organizational policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local requirements and regulatory standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
