Type: Health Unit Coordinator/Certified Nursing Aid (HUC/CNA)

Department: Multiple (Float position)

Status: Part-time

Shift: Variable

Job Number: 119

Summary of Position:

This position performs the general clerical functions in a medical office facility. 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.

Responsibilities:

Reception of patients and visitors with an emphasis on positive customer service

Accepts patients in order of appointments, except STAT cases

Responsible for scheduling, telephone reception, filing and basic clerical support for patient charts

Assists patient in understanding insurance benefits, explains policies regarding deposits, billing and credit

Accepts payments and advises patients on payment of account

Performs clerical duties accurately and timely

Performs basic bookkeeping tasks for banking, including deposits

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 in the EHR

Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner

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

Provides patient education in office visits or by telephone

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 outpatient facilities

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; Successful completion of a Certified Nurses Aide course.

Experience:

Minimum two (2) years clerical/medical office experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Current State of Idaho Certified Nurse Aide; Current BLS (AHA) certification.