What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at UF Health?
Job Duties
Scope of the Job: A multi skilled person dedicated to assisting in designated aspects of medical practice including administrative and clinical procedures, as well as expediting patient care by documenting all provider/patient interactions in the medical record under the supervision and responsibility of a RN/LPN/APRN/experienced MA and/or licensed provider.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
• Take patient’s vital signs. Prepare patients for the provider’s care. Assist with patient examinations or treatments.
• Administer basic first aid.
• Correctly document all entries in the medical record, either electronic or hard copy, to include signature, date and time.
• Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care.
• Prepares and maintains all clerical aspects of the medical records through established guidelines.
• Maintains patient scheduling functions, and sets patient appointments through established guidelines.
• Receives and directs messages, (electronic, in person and telephone calls) to the appropriate personnel. Makes contacts to other departments, physicians, patients and other outside organizations as necessary for the departmental/practice operations.
• Provides a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients, staff members, and other customers.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
Qualifications
Experience Requirements
1 year Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
2 year Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required
Certification/Licensure
Training: CNA: Graduate of an approved CNA program required
Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required at time of hire
UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace
