CNA or Medical Assistant - Digestive Health Clinic

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Shift:

CNA or Medical Assistant - Digestive Health Clinic

Shift Details:

40 hrs/wk

Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm

Position Overview:

Join the growing Digestive Health Clinic located in the Lied Transplant Center and support patients receiving specialized care for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. As a CNA or Medical Assistant, you’ll play an important role in helping patients navigate their care by supporting daily clinic operations and working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patients’ quality of life.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team of providers and specialists who develop individualized treatment plans for patients with complex digestive health needs. This is an opportunity to make a difference for patients managing chronic conditions while gaining experience in a specialized clinic focused on comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Medical Assistant:

Provides the highest quality of customer service for patients and others by performing all duties in a professional and engaging manner. Provide quality care to patients, under the direction of licensed practitioners, promote efficient operation of the clinic, and provide assistance to physicians and support staff.
 
Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program required.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
• If required to administer medications, current Medication Aid Registry listing or completed within first 30 days of hire or transfer date, and maintained thereafter required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a physician's office preferred.
• Experience in a related area preferred.
• Ability to be bilingual in English and Spanish for working in certain clinics preferred.
• Medical assistant certification preferred.
• Medical Scribe experience preferred.

CNA:

Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient`s plan of care.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 16 years of age required.

• Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.

•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

• Based on department need, Medication Aide certification and completion of an Injectables course may be required after hire in outpatient settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.