(CNA) Nurse , Medical Assistant

Anticipated start date: ASAP

Salary Range: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Anticipated schedule: 8 hour days

Daily Range of Responsibilities of the CNA:

• Bathing and dressing patients
• Taking vital signs
• Collecting information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors
• Answering patient calls
• Examining patients for bruises and other injuries / wounds
• Turning or repositioning patients who are bedridden
• Lifting patients into beds, wheelchairs or exam tables
• Cleaning and sanitizing patient areas
• Provide and empty bedpans
• Changing sheets and restocking rooms with necessary supplies

Qualifications for the CNA:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completed CNA Certificate Program
• Certified / Licensed to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant with active certification / license in the state of WI.
• One or more year(s) of current experience as a CNA.

QSS is seeking qualified Medical Assistants to work with us as we serve our clients including major medical clinics, hospitals, and large practices.

If you are a star, we want you to be part of our team. Our compensation includes:

• Hourly rate of $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
• Health insurance allowance
• 401K available
• Paid time-off
• Company uniforms (scrubs) available

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general and medical assisting duties according to state guidelines.
• Records and signs all pertinent information in the patient's chart
• Triage all patients according to Patient Plus standards.
• Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests.
• Collects, accurately labels, and forwards specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares patients and assists Providers with examination, treatments, and procedures.
• Prepares and administers medications and injections after verifying correct dosage
• Prepares examination rooms; sterilizes instruments for tests per established procedures.
• Thoroughly cleans equipment and examination rooms per policy.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of infection control procedures; strictly adheres to policies and procedures; washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Instructs and arranges for patient testing and admissions.
• Responds to and refers appropriate incoming telephone calls to Providers.
• Instruct the patient regarding medication and treatment instructions before discharge.
• Posts tests and examination results to charts.
• Explains and distributes patient education material (if applicable).
• Answers patients' questions.
• Escorts patients to the appropriate area in the clinic when necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program with one year of experience in an MA position.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Willing to attend continuing medical education courses at the employer's request.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
• Skill in applying and modifying professional nursing principles, methods, and techniques to provide patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer care.
• Perception is necessary to observe pertinent details when reading thermometers, blood pressure devices, and other equipment gauges and to observe the patient's condition.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to interpret tests.
• Applies guidelines and procedures as indicated.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Strong positive interpersonal skills; Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing.
• High degree of initiative and sense of organization.