CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

Job Description

Title : Certified Nursing Assistant

Location : Float position - Candidates must be willing and able to travel to the following locations as needed :

• 1111 Leffingwell Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
• 555 MidTowne NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• 705 South Greenville West Dr., Suite 102C, Greenville, MI 48838
• Wyoming, MI (Exact address TBD)

Schedule : Full Time - Monday-Friday, 7 : 30 / 8 : 00AM-5 : 00 / 5 : 30PM (Start times may vary slightly depending on patient schedule for the day.)

Work Environment : Onsite in a clinical office setting.

About Us

Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan (OAM) is proud to be West Michigan's most established orthopaedic practice. Our physicians and team members provide exceptional, individualized care for patients of all ages.

As the most comprehensive independent provider of musculoskeletal care in the region, we provide total care from diagnosis, to treatment, and all the way through rehabilitation.

Patients at OAM will have access to our Specialized Surgeons, Physical and Occupational Therapists, MRI and X-ray services, and orthopaedic bracing.

Patients are also able to receive care from our Bone Health Clinic, OAM Now Urgent Orthopaedic Care Clinic, and Surgery Center at MidTowne - all of which are committed to optimizing their treatment outcomes.

Our teams work together to maximize and adjust treatment quickly and easily, resulting in a smoother, faster recovery for patients.

From neck to toe, and from traumatic injuries to chronic conditions, patients will receive compassionate care that will allow them to embrace their full potential.

Patient goals are our goals - we will restore their health so they are functioning as fully as possible in the activities they love at home, work, and in everyday life.

Position Summary

As a Certified Nursing Assistant at Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care, assisting our healthcare providers and staff, and contributing to the overall well-being of patients.

In this role, you will work in a dynamic environment that allows you to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. You must be confident, driven, and most importantly, compassionate in your approach to care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review charts prior to appointments; obtain all films, reports, or records necessary for patient visits. Document through the electronic record what x-rays are needed at time of visit.
• Draw up injections and set out appropriate supplies.
• Room patients and obtains their chief complaint(s); collect and update medical history; take and record vital signs per protocol;

educate and prep the patient for the physician.

• Reinforce, apply and document Physician instructions to patient including activity limitation, wound care, braces, studies / blood work, medications, and medical equipment.
• Schedule outside studies, make referrals, and obtain appropriate authorizations as ordered by the physician.
• Follow up on radiology studies in order to ensure they were scheduled and completed. Confirm a follow up appointment is scheduled with the patient.
• Copy, scan, and send out signed therapy prescriptions, physical therapy protocols, handouts for patient instructions, and medical records.
• Help with coordination of appropriate patient outcome data and research forms.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Maintain safety for all patients and visitors by adhering to OSHA guidelines and procedures. Monitor the cleanliness and sterility of instruments and equipment used in the office.
• Clean, dispose of, and restock equipment between patients and at the end of the day
• Complete fee ticket appropriately.
• Sort and distribute physician mail if appropriate.
• Report to scheduled shifts on time and respond to requests with promptness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience :

• Required :
• High School diploma or GED.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification required
• Completed competency-based orientation program and CPR certification (BLS), or the ability to maintain certification within 90 days of employment.
• Preferred :
• 1+ years of CNA experience or other applicable patient care experience.
• Experience working in an EMR system.

Specific Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while remaining detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong degree of tech savviness.
• Ability to explain complex medical concepts to patients and families in way that they understand.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in stressful situations.

Motor, Sensory, and Physical Requirements :

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting and reaching required.
• Employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics and techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc.
• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
• Employee must have normal or correctible rage of hearing and eyesight.
2 days ago