Certified Nursing Assistant - Mental Health at Columbia Tech Center at Vancouver Clinic in Vancouver, Washington

Job Description:

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including two doses of a 2-dose series or a single dose of a 1-dose series prior to start date. Fully vaccinated is defined as 14 days post series completion date.

We are searching for a full time Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant with a friendly demeanor, great attitude, and patient-focused work ethic who can communicate with kindness and professionalism to join the Mental Health team at Columbia Tech Center . In this role you will maintain and enhance the health and well-being of the patient by participating in the team effort of the department by facilitating patient flow, assisting with procedures, telephone communication, and follow-up diagnostic procedures with others as part of a team, and be able to maintain a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate patient flow into exam rooms for the providers, gather pertinent data from the patient, take vitals and document completely and accurately.
  
  


• Update patient's chart; medications, allergies, health maintenance system at time patient is roomed.
  
  


• Prepare patient, supplies and instrumentation appropriate to exam for provider exam.
  
  


• Work the EMR in-basket for test results, prescription refills, MyChart communications, prior authorizations and telephone encounters within scope of practice.
  
  


• Clean and sterilize equipment.
  
  


• Assist with patient procedures and tests within limits of training, scope of practice and department protocol; provide technical assistance as well as patient support.
  
  


• Initiate tests and/or procedures in a timely manner. Report results accurately and completely.
  
  


• Stock exam rooms by maintaining adequate supplies. Remove all expired supplies and document appropriately.
  
  


• Clean exam rooms.
  
  


• Document refrigerator and freezer temperatures each workday.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
  
  

• Current Washington State Nursing Assistant-Certified credential required.
  
  


• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR certification.
  
  


• Prefer those with patient care experience.
  
  


• Experience with an electronic health record, Epic experience strongly preferred.
  
  

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program which includes insurance programs covering medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, generous time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Contact your recruiter for more information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Documented vaccination, immunity, or written declination of vaccine for certain preventable contagious diseases, including COVID-19, is a requirement of employment at Vancouver Clinic. Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of drug screen, background screen, and immunization requirements.