What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at Millennium Physician Group?
Summary
This is a clinic-based role.
The primary role of a Certified Nursing Assistant, is to provide patients with the highest level of healthcare possible. They are typically responsible for assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of supervisor, Physician or Advanced Practice Provider. The CNA will work with all members of the healthcare team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their healthcare experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Maintains a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, other guests, physicians and staff
- Create a patient-centered work environment where everyone is accountable to a superior patient experience, participate in improvement activities and ensure service recovery
- Perform patient rooming; to include interview patients, complete med reconciliation, take/measure vital signs; such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height
- Operate electrocardiograph (EKG) and may perform other tests when trained
- Take phone and portal messages from patients with appropriate information for provider and return messages under supervision/direction of provider.
- Schedule appointments, perform secretarial tasks and complete forms appropriately
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Completed state approved CNA program
- State/NLNAC certification is required
- 1-2 years direct healthcare experience of similar scope
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
