Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Ambulatory Clinical Care operation. The ambulatory group consists of 12 pediatric subspecialty divisions and service lines. This position provides patient care at the direction of a clinic manager and medical assistant supervisors. The CNA provides assistive care to patients; facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care; supports the professional role of licensed staff and providers; offers support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to patients; and assists with scribing and clerical functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker.

University of Utah Pediatric clinic locations are primarily housed in Primary Children's Hospital outpatient clinics in Salt Lake City and Lehi. Incumbents must be willing and able to commute to either location.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Clinical Functions

1. Act as a medical scribe to assigned providers, duties include: recording a medical provider's interactions with patients, assisting with clerical duties related to medical documentation, filling out paperwork, summaries and letters, taking notes during patient visits and documenting them in the electronic health records system. Using a team approach to work effectively with multiple providers and communicating with patients professionally.
2. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, height/weight, and responses to standardized medical history questions.
3. Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/families as delegated by the professional care provider.
4. Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations.
5. Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
6. Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests as identified by department and reports results to the appropriate personnel.
7. Performs additional functions such as EKG's.
8. Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested. Assists provider with procedures, treatments, and interventions.
9. Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment. Restocks set levels of medical supplies. Reports outdated supplies and necessary equipment repairs.
10. Under the direction of licensed staff, schedules appointments, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
11. Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient's records, locating and compiling department charts, and obtaining medical records from other providers/offices.
12. Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention and control, safety, CPR, equipment usage, and procedures according to hospital and department policies.
13. May assist with patient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members.
14. May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff.

Care Coordination

1. Schedules, coordinates, and monitor appointments, tests, and treatments/procedures.
2. Maintains medical records and other information. Accurately documents patient history, physical and vital information into the medical record.
3. Effectively uses computer applications as needed in the office setting.