Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)- Full Time

Job Description

POSITION: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

DEPARTMENT: Orthopedic Clinic

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY:

Cares for patients in the Orthopedic Clinic under direction of nursing staff by performing the following job functions.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to:

Director of Orthopedic Clinic

Positions Directly Supervised:

None

Regular Contact with:

All clinic staff, hospital staff, physicians, patients, and patient family members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding employees, patients, medical staff, hospital business, etc.;

Follows infection control protocols;

Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to supervisor immediately;

Performs various functions on computer as necessary with minimal errors;

Clean rooms in between patients;

Ensures supplies have been replenished in work areas and exam rooms as necessary;

Orders supplies from purchasing and pharmacy when necessary;

Organize and maintain patient charts (filing and proper documentation)

Process Ortho Clinic referrals

Process surgical clearances;

Liaise with the Orthopedist in booking patients’ appointments in line with their schedule to facilitate smooth flow of operations.

Triage patients (verifies patient information, medical history, allergies, and purpose of visit);

Obtains and records patient's vital signs, weight, blood pressure, height and temperature;

Prepare patients for examination, escort them to the treatment from and be present during examination/treatment to assist the physician in treatment procedures.

Demonstrates all Orthopedic Clinic products for proper use by patient;

Reviews physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient;

Responds to patient telephone inquiries;

Schedules appointments;

Forwards clinic notes to patient’s referring provider;

Follows up with patients on test results, including the scheduling of any additional tests;

Perform all other duties as assigned.

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