Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Be a critical part of Vibrant Health’s patient centered medical home by assistant patients during the intake part of appointments. Rooms patients; checks vitals such as weight, height, blood pressure, temperature, measurements and more; ask screening questions for required programs; take notes about patient questions and issues for provider and other duties to help assess and provide excellent patient care. Ensures efficient patient flow throughout the clinic, maintains neat, clean, and safe patient care areas, and promotes patient satisfaction through professional and respectful communications. Works with health care teams to provide patient care that follows the Patient-Centered Medical Home model.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Obtain and document accurate vitals such as height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, measurements and more.
• Ask screening questions and document answers as assigned by supervisor or Clinical Nurse.
• Take notes about patient concerns or questions for the provider.
• Ensure that rooms are cleaned, organized at the beginning/end of day and as needed.
• Assist MA’s and Providers with items within scope or practice as needed.
• Chaperone for patient procedures and sensitive exams

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Graduation from an accredited Certified Nurse’s Aid Program.
• Active CNA license in the state of Kansas

Individual must:

1. Develop rapport with patients and their families, community and other health care personnel.
2. Exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor.
3. Work successfully independently and within a team, shifting tasks, prioritize tasks, problem-solve daily, and complete work within deadline
4. Demonstrate excellent customer service, helpfulness, and a positive attitude.
5. Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
6. Demonstrate the ability to recognize, understand, and appreciate the value of cultural diversity and communicate medical information in plain language.
7. Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patients and staff.
8. Exhibit experience and working knowledge of local community resources
9. Hold current drivers’ license and reliable transportation.
10. Travel to all parts of the facility and throughout the community.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move materials that may weigh up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have manual dexterity and experience to perform handwritten paper work, recordkeeping, and filing.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking may be required.
• Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, twisting and turning, kneeling, and pushing/pulling may be required.
• Employment is contingent upon successful clearance from Criminal, Kansas and Missouri Child/Elder Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender background investigations, TB testing, pre-employment drug testing, and verification of Hepatitis-B, flu and COVID-19 immunizations.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability are required.

Trauma Informed Care

At Vibrant Health, we understand that many, if not most, people have experienced trauma in their lives. We have made a commitment to trauma informed care and support and educate team members continued development of understanding of how trauma affects individuals and coping strategies. We expect employees to incorporate their understanding about trauma into interactions with our patients and families, clinic visitors, and with each other.

Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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