What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at Winchester Cardiology and Vascular Medicine?
Description
Winchester Cardiology and Vascular Medicine is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our growing team. CNAs play a vital role in supporting clinic operations by assisting with patient examinations, documenting health information, and ensuring the smooth operation of clinical workflows.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet patients and escort them to examination rooms.
- Prepare office notes/templates for upcoming patient appointments.
- Accurately measure and document vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, respirations, height, and weight, in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) following established protocols.
- Conduct a brief review of interim health history relevant to the physician’s examination.
- Notify the physician of any significant health changes, hospitalizations, or urgent concerns.
- Retrieve and organize necessary reports, hospital records, or other documentation to support comprehensive patient care.
- Assists patients in completing required forms, such as health questionnaires and medical histories, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Inform the physician when the patient is ready for examination.
- Provide assistance to physicians during examinations and procedures as needed.
- Answer telephone calls and assist with patient inquiries within the scope of knowledge and practice guidelines.
- Schedule patient appointments, tests, and referrals according to practice guidelines.
- Adhere to OSHA and HIPAA regulations to maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
- Monitor inventory levels, order, and restock clinical supplies to ensure seamless operations.
- Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked examination rooms.
- Perform additional tasks or services as directed by the physician or administrator to support the team and ensure high-quality patient care.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Benefits
At Winchester Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, work-life balance, and financial future. Our benefits include:
- Affordable Health Coverage – Choose from medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with low premiums. We also offer medical insurance options at no cost to the employee.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue 3 weeks of PTO per year.
- Paid Holidays & Extra Time Off – Receive 7 paid holidays and 2 additional half-days.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Receive an annual 3% employer contribution to your 401(k), regardless of whether you contribute.
- Exclusive Employee Perks Program – Access savings on thousands of items, including concert tickets, amusement parks, travel, retail discounts, and more!
- Supplemental Health Coverage – Additional coverage options are available to customize your benefits package and provide extra financial protection.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Current certification as a CNA in the state of Virginia.
- Active BLS / CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
- Preferred: At least 1 year of experience in a medical office, clinic, or other healthcare setting.
- Comfortable using EKG machines, sphygmomanometers, and basic clinical tools.
- Strong understanding of HIPAA guidelines with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and privacy of patient information.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
