Nursing Assistant

Job Title : CNA, NA, MA - FLSA Status : Non-exempt

About us

Physicians East, P.A.is a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality, cost-efficient, comprehensive healthcare to the people of Eastern North Carolina.

Location & commitments

Full Time / Part Time / Temporary / Supplemental roles based at our Greenville location, Monday-Friday, 7 : 30a.m. - 5 : 30 p.m. Early and late hours required. Occasional overtime may be required. Weekend work is rare but can occasionally be necessary.

S upervision Received :

Reports to Clinical Supervisor; Operations or Clinical Manager; Director of Operations.

Supervision Exercised :

None.

Typical Physical Demands :

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to bodily fluids.

Typical Working Conditions :

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

About the role :

The Certified Nursing Assistant / Nursing Assistant / Medical Assistant works interdependently with other medical professionals to provide quality health care to a high volume of patients. Nursing Assistants / Medical Assistants provide direct patient care for and treats patients in the office, as directed by Physician, Advanced Practice Provider, Registered Nurse or Supervising Manager.

Responsibilities : (This list may not include all the duties assigned.)

• Assists patients to exam room and prepares patients for examination. Identifies patients with special needs and assists with accommodation for needs.
• Assist patient to complete health history.
• Perform accurate measurement of vital signs, including orthostatic blood pressure, temperature, pulse, body weight, height, and complete appropriate health history questions, pharmacy and pcp information.
• Record all allergies, medications, and pertinent lab work on flow sheets.
• Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective manner according to Policy and Procedures.
• Disinfect exam rooms in-between patients.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas.
• Performs related and delegated tasks, taking and relaying messages and directing patient flow.
• Notify patients of normal lab results.

Other duties :

Candidate requirements

Graduate of Clinical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program is required. Prior healthcare experience required. Job experience may be substituted in lieu of the educational requirement.

Affirmative Action / EEO statement

Physicians East, P.A.is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, which includes status as a transgender individual), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information (including family medical history), physical or mental disability, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities during the application process and / or at the time of employment. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources Department as early as possible in the application / employment process. Contact the HR Office at careers@physicianseast.com