Medical Assistant/Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant/LPN Ambulatory - Neurology

About the role

Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital seeks caregivers to join its dedicated team. The hospital is recognized for its advanced research, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with screenings and treatments by gathering and updating information related to health maintenance, identifying medication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performing tests, and documenting patient care.
• Maintain equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas.
• Perform administrative/clerical duties such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• 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 such as EKG, Holter monitor application, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening, disinfection, and sterilization.
• Administer treatments as directed, including the application of heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes, and applying/removing casts, braces, and splints.
• Review printed instructions with patients.
• Aid in wound care.
• Document in the electronic health record.
• Stock supplies and linens.
• Empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.
• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
• Provide patient care activities under the direction of an RN and/or physician.
• Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients.
• 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

• 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
• If not already obtained, BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross is required within the new hire period
• One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home or long-term care setting
• One year of patient care experience
• Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities, and math
• Medical Assisting Certification
• Successful completion of a CC externship

Skills

• Manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination
• Extensive standing and walking
• Full body motion to move and lift patients

Benefits

The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, and more.

Pay

Pay Range:

• Minimum hourly: $19.75
• Maximum hourly: $27.75

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education.

The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).