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Job Title
Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Pediatrics
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
Peds Outpatient Clinic-Main Campus Hospital
Job Code
G13002
Shift
Days
Schedule
7:00am-5:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
This position supports the outpatient pediatric clinic at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus, a dynamic environment featuring 59 exam rooms organized into five pods and nursing stations. The clinic serves general pediatrics as well as all pediatric subspecialties at main campus, with each subspecialty aligned to a designated pod and supported by a dedicated primary nursing team (LPNs and MAs/CTs).
As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant, you will assist with basic patient care activities in an outpatient clinic, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP). In this role, you will train on the most advanced technologies alongside some of the best caregivers, offering an excellent way to develop insight into various techniques. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones, all while taking advantage of the countless professional and educational resources offered by Cleveland Clinic
A caregiver in this position works 2 weekly 10-hour shifts from 7:00am-5:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Complete rooming process, including vitals, height, weight, and completion of intake questions and documents and reports abnormal findings to RN or LIP.
Collect patient specimens, perform Point of Care Testing, and prepare specimens for transport to lab.
Prepare patients for exams, tests and procedures and assist with exams, treatments and procedures using sterile techniques as applicable.
Perform patient treatments as directed, to include the application of heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes, and application and removal of casts, braces, and splints.
Assist with procedures such as EKG, Holter monitor application, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening, and disinfection and sterilization
Document in the electronic health record and assists with management of in-baskets and closure of care gaps.
Assist with setting up the clinic for daily operations and closing clinic in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Stock supplies and linens as applicable. Cleans, monitors expiration dates and restocks dressing supply cart, checks AED units and oxygen tanks, and empties needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.
Maintain all designated work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, patient outreach, and patient registration.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period
One year recent health care experience in a hospital, ambulatory, homecare, assistant living, nursing home or long-term care setting
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Proficient in the use of electronic medical records
Physical Requirements:
Requires full body…