Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA

Job Responsibilities

• Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed
• Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care
• Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner
• Performing lab duties as assigned
• Performing phlebotomy procedures
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments
• Receiving and storing supplies
• Restocking treatment rooms as needed
• Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift
• Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician
• Adhering to established policies and procedures
• Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained
• Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift
• Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations
• Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum typing experience
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the Maryland Board of Nursing

Salary Range: $19.50 - $22.00, depending on experience.

• Discounted Medical treatment at any Patient First location (employees only)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match, for employees who qualify)
• Paid Annual Leave, Overtime Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Bonuses include:
  • Recruitment bonus
  • Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
  • Weekend bonus (center employees only)