Position Summary

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) supports the patient care mission by carrying out medical and administrative tasks in accordance with their scope of practice. Escorts patients to exam rooms, In addition, coordinates and provides patient support services such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones, greeting patients and registering patients in a patient care area. The CNA in Dermatology will fill a DUAL role as scribe/rooming and secretary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• The CNA works with the licensed nursing personnel in caring for the Pinehurst Medical Clinic patients.
• Responsible for keeping up with daily, weekly and monthly autoclave maintenance.
• Triages patients and ensures that the patient's charts are complete and accurate. The CNA will be trained to scribe for the Dermatologist while in the room. Computer skills and Ipad use are required.
• Assures that examining rooms assigned are properly equipped with supplies and also assures that all equipment is in working order and orders supplies as needed. Works with manager to keep the supplies stocked. Works with Nursing personnel to ensure rooms are stocked.
• Works between the secretary and nursing personnel to keep the patient flow going smoothly.
• Practices within in scope of practice for medical/clinic assistants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education (Including Licenses and Certifications):

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Required.

• Current CPR/BLS Certification

Experience:

• One year of work experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Prior experience or knowledge of examinations, diagnostics, and treatment room procedures.
• Someone who wants to grow into this role and learn new things is a must. This position will require a lot of learning and multi tasking. Highly motivated individual preferred.