Career Opportunity
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient support functions in the front office as well as in clinical roles to support Bridgercare’s mission and clinical services according to Title X guidelines. The CNA is under the direct supervision of the Nurse Supervisor.
Status: Full Time
32-40 hrs/wk- No weekends!
$17-19 DOE
PTO, paid holidays, retirement, group health, vision, dental, cell phone stipends, and additional benefits!
Please include the following information when applying:
A short introduction in the body of the email or cover letter highlighting your interest in and preparation for this position.
Resume (attach)
References (attach or provide if called for an interview)
Email cover letter/cover email, resume, and references to Elly Webster at ewebster@bridgercare.org or drop off at Bridgercare, 1288 North 14th Ave, Suite 201, Bozeman, MT.
Position Responsibilities
Perform clinical support tasks including rooming patients, assessing vital signs, preliminary health history, performing rapid testing, providing results, and basic reproductive, birth control, and STI patient information. Accurately prepare lab specimens for transport to lab and order and receive labs per the electronic interface. Other responsibilities include:
Answering patient phone calls and listening/responding to medical voicemail
Assisting Providers and patients in contraceptive and reproductive clinical procedures and consenting patients for procedures.
Providing patient education as needed, under the supervision of our Medical Director
Participating in staff meetings and training as scheduled.
Communicating effectively orally and in writing; proficiency in computers required.
Coordinating and working cooperatively with fellow staff as well as independently.
Comfortably and respectfully discussing sensitive issues with clients, including patient care circumstances for purposes of scheduling and triage.
Learning and assisting in clinical support procedures including blood pressure, pregnancy tests, urine specimen collection, rapid lab testing, correct preparation of lab specimens for transport, and vaccine management and uploading in ImMTrax.
Performing inventory management of lab supplies
Performing patient follow-up as indicated
Obtaining case record information for reportable STIs and complete contact tracing
Other clinical support tasks as assigned by the Nurse Supervisor.
Skill and Attitudes
Staff must provide workplace and client service excellence to Bridgercare’s clients, including patients, community members, family members, visitors, medical staff, and co-workers.
Commitment to Title X program goals and philosophy.
Ability to work effectively and sensitively with a diverse and limited resource population.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.
Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.
Ability to set priorities, be organized, and be a self-starter.
Ability to be friendly, empathic, and communicate clearly orally and in writing.
Ability to treat staff, patients, and community members respectfully.
Ability to efficiently navigate technology.
Ability to preserve privacy and confidentiality.
Ability to receive client complaints and assist in providing timely resolution
Ability to contribute to positive functional workplace culture.
Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent
Expertise and recent healthcare experience preferred, but not required
State of Montana CNA certification certification
Commitment to family planning philosophy and goals, including confidentiality, provision of services to adults and teens regardless of ability to pay, and comprehensive options counseling for unintended pregnancy and referral per Title X guidelines.
Essential Physical Requirements
Occasionally
(1%-33% of day)
Sitting (Receptionist shifts)
Bend, Kneel, Squat
Lift 1-50lbs
Frequently
(34%-66% of day)
Pushing/Pulling
Reaching, Grasping, Fine Manipulation
Continuously
(67%-100% of day)
Standing, Walking
Speaking/Hearing
Seeing/Ability to distinguish colors
Hand/Wrist Work i.e. typing
The physical demands described 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.