Certified Nursing Assistant 2 - Surgery Center

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members.

As a leading clinic in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath.

Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Clinical Support Specialist (CSS) provides a full range of critical support as part of a comprehensive medical team.

Primary Responsibilities :

Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards Handbook.

To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within

• Pre-visit planning and post-visit coordination for patients, patient rooming, collecting patient vital signs, managing medication refills, point of care testing, documentation in the electronic medical record, maintaining clinic flow, inventory management, assisting with procedures and treatments, and communicating with efficiency and diplomacy
• The CSS may work under the clinical direction of the clinic providers, registered nurses as appropriate, and has a direct reporting relationship to the Practice Supervisor

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• One or more of the following required :
• Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed ForcesCurrent Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license (basic) and national EMT registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)Completion of a nationally recognized accredited licensed practical nurse (LPN) training program;

while progressing towards LPN certificationCompletion of a nationally recognized accredited certified medical assistant (CMA) training programCompletion of a nationally recognized accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA II only) training program1+ years of successful experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare clinic setting

• Demonstrated intermediate computer proficiency
• Proven basic applied math skills, including calculations and conversions
• Proven record of reliable attendance, punctuality, and successful performance with past and present employers

Preferred Qualifications :

• Proven knowledge of patient care and aseptic technique
• Ability to work well with providers and other staff
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work
• Ability to successfully serve a variety of diverse customers in difficult situations
• Ability to provide service excellence, kindness, and compassion
• Skill in developing and maintaining professional relationships
• Ability to prioritize work demands
• Ability to interpret and follow policies, procedures, and protocols

Physical Qualifications :

• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking
• May be required to lift 20 pounds
• Requires use of computer, phone, and general office equipment
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.