CNA or CMA - Forrest Clinic - FT

GENERAL SUMMARY The nursing assistant is a non-professional staff member who provides, to patients, personal care and assistance under the supervision of the Physician and Mid-level practitioner(s). This care is provided in accordance with a plan of care that is prescribed and written by the physician and/or the mid-level practitioner. GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve. PRINICIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES 1. Escort patient to exam rooms and take B/P, temperature and record height and weight. Make a note of past medical history and any complaints, review medications. 2. Responsible for any miscellaneous phone calls to patients. 3. Refill prescriptions as guided by the physician/mid-level provider. 4. File correspondence in patient files/EMR for respective provider. 5. Make sure all dated supplies, (samples, medication, vaccinations, etc.) are in date and dispose of out dated supplies. 6. Assist physician/midlevel provider with procedures here and in the hospital. 7. Restock exam rooms with needed supplies. 8. Perform venipunctures, EKG’s, and drug screens as needed 9. Order supplies. 10. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. 11. Assumes responsibility for following through on delegated duties 12. Clean and package instruments to be sent for sterilization. 13. Answers and documents all incoming telephone calls. 14. Other duties as assigned by the physician/mid-level practitioner