PS Health Care Assistant

Job Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant CNA to join our Ambulatory Clinical Care operation. The ambulatory group consists of 12 pediatric subspecialty divisions and service lines. This position provides patient care at the direction of a clinic manager and medical assistant supervisors. The CNA provides assistive care to patients; facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care; supports the professional role of licensed staff and providers; offers support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to patients; and assists with scribing and clerical functions as a multiskilled auxiliary worker. Positions are designed to provide growth and professional development opportunities including promotions within a defined career ladder. University of Utah Pediatric clinic locations are primarily housed in Primary Childrens Hospital outpatient clinics in Salt Lake City and Lehi. Incumbents must be willing and able to commute to either location. This position is fulltime 40 hours per week. Regular and punctual attendance is required. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates 14.2 retirement contributions that vest immediately Generous paid leave time 11 paid Holidays per year 50 tuition reduction for employee spouse and dependent children Flex spending accounts Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans entertainment health and fitness restaurants retail and travel Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available at Functions Clinical Functions Act as a medical scribe to assigned providers duties include: recording a medical providers interactions with patients assisting with clerical duties related to medical documentation filling out paperwork summaries and letters taking notes during patient visits and documenting them in the electronic health records system. Using a team approach to work effectively with multiple providers and communicating with patients professionally. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures pulse rate blood pressure respiratory rate pulse oximetry height/weight and responses to standardized medical history questions. Reinforces or assists in educating and teaching patients/families as delegated by the professional care provider. Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations. Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member. Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments CLIA Waved Lab tests as identified by department and reports results to the appropriate personnel. Performs additional functions such as EKGs. Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested. Assists provider with procedures treatments and interventions. Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms unit areas and unit equipment. Restocks set levels of medical supplies. Reports outdated supplies and necessary equipment repairs. Under the direction of licensed staff schedules appointments procedures and diagnostic tests. Assists in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patients records locating and compiling department charts and obtaining medical records from other providers/offices. Attends and completes mandatory education including infection prevention and control safety CPR equipment usage and procedures according to hospital and department policies. May assist with patient and family education by providing educational material and general health information to patients and family members. May assist with transportation of patients to ancillary departments or inpatient units as directed by licensed staff. Care Coordination Schedules coordinates and monitor appointments tests and treatments/procedures. Maintains medical records and other information. Accurately documents patient history physical and vital information into the medical record. Effectively uses computer applications as needed in the office setting. Comments Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting carrying pushing pulling or otherwise moving patients or objects such as medical equipment while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications
Required Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Current certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Utahor completion of first round of clinical and current enrollment in approved nursing education program or successful completion of RN program. For those enrolled in a nursing program incumbents have three months from completion of RN program to obtain an RN license. If an RN license is not obtained by the end of those three months the incumbent must immediately obtain a current CNA . Individuals in this job code with an RN license must also have a CNA certification if they remain in it longer than three months. This position is patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.