CNA II

Location

Bryan, TX | United States

Job description

Overview

Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities of Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell and Madisonville. With the area’s only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region.As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. Our network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.As an active member of the Brazos Valley CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in providing compassionate care as well as addressing the overall health of the community. We continuously work to assess unique needs and create plans that respond to those needs in an effort to build a healthier community.

Provides patient care in a medical office setting. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as a primary liaison between patients, families, staff, and providers.

• Communicates with clinical, clerical, providers, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures that the medical record and documents are accurately complete.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, takes vital signs and obtains medical data (patient's history, symptoms, and reason for visit).
• Prepares and maintains exam rooms and pod area with supplies and equipment for treatment.
• Performs telephone triage to patient utilizing approved protocols.
• Responds to messages and calls from patients and other callers. Calls in prescriptions as ordered by the provider to assist the provider in managing the clinical load.

• Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Experience: Required: min of 1 year of previous experience in a long term care setting required
• Licensure/Certifications: Required: Certified as Nursing Aide on Texas Nurse Aide Registry by Texas Department of Aging and Disability

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