LPN/MA/Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Dermatology

About the Role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care, and a wide array of specialty services. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. The Dermatology department manages a variety of skin, hair, and nail diseases, including dermatitis caused by allergens, fungal infections, and sun damage.

This position supports roles as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant, or Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant (OCCA). The schedule is 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM on four 10-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

Medical Assistant

• Assist with performing screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health maintenance information, identifying medication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performing tests, and documenting patient care.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Maintain equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas.
• Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant (OCCA)

• Provide or assist with patient care in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP).
• Complete the rooming process, including vitals, height, weight, intake questions, documentation, and reporting abnormal findings.
• Collect patient specimens, perform point-of-care testing, and prepare specimens for transport to the lab.
• Prepare patients for and assist with exams, tests, and procedures (e.g., EKG, Holter monitor application, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening, disinfection, and sterilization).
• Administer treatments as directed, including applying heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes, and applying/removing casts, braces, and splints.
• Review printed instructions with patients and assist with wound care.
• Document in the electronic health record.
• Assist with setting up the clinic for daily operations, in-baskets, closure of care gaps, maintaining clean and orderly work areas, and closing the clinic.
• Stock supplies and linens.
• Clean, monitor expiration dates, and restock dressing supply carts; check AED units and oxygen tanks; and empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.
• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Provide patient care activities under the direction of an RN and/or physician.
• Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients.
• Complete nursing assessments and report all data.
• Implement the current nursing care plan, medication, or treatment, and communicate patients’ responses.
• Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Perform routine laboratory tests.
• Educate patients and family members.

Requirements

Medical Assistant

• Graduate from an approved medical assisting program OR military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1).
• Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (must obtain during new hire period if not already certified).

Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant (OCCA)

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities, and math.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (required within the new hire period if not already obtained).
• One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital, ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home, or long-term care setting.
• Additional formal training/education may substitute some or all of the required experience.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assisting Certification.
• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.
• One year of patient care experience.
• Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• May require extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting.
• Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

The pay range for new hires is $19.75 to $27.75 per hour. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined based on work history, experience, skill set, and education. This range does not include applicable pay practices such as shift differentials or overtime, nor does it reflect the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental, vision, retirement savings contributions).

Schedule

6:30 AM to 5:00 PM on four 10-hour shifts.