CNA or CMA - Cardiology FT

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Full time. 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.

CNA pay range $17 - $22.

CMA pay range $20 - $28.

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS: The CNA/CMA is a non-professional staff member who performs duties, both administrative and clinical, obtains clinical information/data, performs clinical CLIA waived lab testing, and testing on medical equipment, necessary for the medical office visit. Communicates effectively with patients/family. The responsibility for direct oversight is that of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Physician Assistant, for which the CNA/CMA is working.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. Must be competencied by designee for all medical equipment testing and oriented by RN/LPN according to any and all job skills required to perform said duties, in the clinic environment.

2. Current BLS certification or will achieve within six months of hire.

3. Must be able to follow directions and have a working knowledge of computer applications.

4. If a CNA, maintains current licensure and meets any and all regulations required of CMS and IDPH.

5. Must be familiar with CPT and ICD codes, either through education or experience as demonstrated by past performance.

6. Knowledge of medical terminology and the insurance industry.

7. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type correspondence.

INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL

Category 1 – Maximal Risk – this job exposes you to potential blood, body fluids and tissues on a routine basis. It is recommended that you get the Hepatitis B vaccine.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Works in patient care areas where there are few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise, and the like.

2. Works with patients and may be exposed to contagious diseases or infectious materials but potential for personal harm and injury is limited when proper safety and health precautions and equipment are used.