Nursing Assistant - GI

Summit Health CityMD•Highland Park, NJ

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant/Surgical Scheduler supports physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures. The role prepares and cleans examination rooms, escorts patients, gathers information for visits, takes vital signs, documents in the EHR, assists with scheduling and referrals, and helps maintain supplies and department equipment. The Nursing Assistant also provides scribing services, communicates concerns to supervisors or managers, and facilitates transitions of care to urgent care centers or hospitals. Work may require travel to satellite locations and flexibility with various work schedules.

Requirements

High school graduate/GED, or equivalent work or vocational/technical school diploma.
0–1 year of related work experience required.
Ability to communicate in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner.
Basic proficiency in computer use.
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed.
Physical mobility, agility, hand and finger dexterity, and endurance for activities including continuous typing, prolonged standing or bending, and walking.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
2–4 years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms, escort patients, and clean rooms after examinations.
Maintain efficient patient flow and ensure proper preparation for patient visits, including preparing pertinent information.
Communicate and provide care consistent with patients’ age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs.
Answer telephone calls appropriately, direct calls, and take accurate messages.
Schedule appointments accurately according to departmental guidelines.
Stock examination rooms and assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.
Reconcile encounters daily and accurately according to policy guidelines.
Communicate problems, concerns, or issues promptly and appropriately to the Supervisor and/or Manager.
Work within the scope of practice and obtain and accurately record vital signs as required.
Document appropriately in the EHR; review and update medication lists and accurately document allergies.
Follow prescription control and refill procedures and use EHR tasking appropriately and promptly.
Enter orders, schedule appointments, and provide referrals or consult orders in the PMS and EHR as appropriate and on time.
Follow universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposing of medical waste.
Maintain proficiency with department-specific equipment, troubleshoot issues, and promptly report malfunctions.
Facilitate transitions of care to an urgent care center or hospital.
Provide scribing services.
Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules and travel to satellite locations as needed.
Perform other assigned duties and identify and perform duties that need attention even when not directly assigned.