Department: Orthopedics Clinic

Status: Full-time; 80 hours per pay period

Shift: Days; Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Position Summary: Provides clinic office patient care, assures safe, competent care for clinic patients. Follows written and verbal instructions of the Physician, while working in the HUC / CNA scope of practice. Ensures a smooth running and efficient clinic.

Essential Functions:

Escorts patients to examination rooms

Records patient history and vital signs when necessary, including but not limited to blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height and weight and documents results in the EHR.

Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner

Must demonstrate ability to tactfully handle difficult situations with patients, families and physicians

Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills

Provides clinical care at the direction of a licensed physician and within the CNA scope of practice

Prepares and stocks rooms daily

Cleans instruments according to BGH policies

Organizes inventory and orders medical supplies

Follows basic infection control principles

Cleans rooms and patient care equipment

Coordinates daily tasks, working independently with consideration to time management and task completion

Provides services according to Bonner General Health Plan of Care

Demonstrates safe and efficient use of all clinical and clerical equipment

Accepts new tasks on own initiative

May cross-train and provide relief coverage at other BGH outpatient facilities

Maintains a safe environment for patients; uses safety precautions appropriately

CNA’S may NOT perform physical exams for screening

CNA’S may NOT administer IV push medications

CNA’S may NOT add medication to IV solution

CNA’S may NOT perform blood draws or injections

Additional Essential Functions as outline in the Job Description

Skills: Basic CNA skills. Ability to read, write legibly and comprehend the written and spoken word in English. Basic computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of a Certified Nurses Aide course (CNA)

Experience: Minimum 1 (one) year experience in outpatient office setting preferred

Licenses: Current State of Idaho Certified Nurse Aide (CNA); current BLS (AHA) certification

Physical Demands: Physical Demands of position are listed in job description

Supervised By: Practice Manager