Perform patient care activities including rooming, taking vitals, and assisting with medical procedures under the direction of licensed providers. Manage clinic operations by stocking supplies, maintaining clean work areas, and handling administrative duties like scheduling and registration.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of recent healthcare experience in a clinical or long-term care setting. Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or American Red Cross within the new hire period.
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Job description
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.
We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own.
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Job Title PRN Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Express Care Location Willoughby Hills Facility Willoughby Hills Family Health Center Department Express Care-Integrated Hospital Care Institute Job Code G13002 Shift Day/Evening/Night/Weekend Schedule 8:00am-8:00pm Job Summary Job Details Serving the needs of the surrounding communities, Willoughby Hills Family Health Center offers patients a wide variety of pediatric, family medicine, radiology and cardiology services.
On this team, you will join a family of caregivers, enhance your skills and build a rewarding career at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Cleveland Clinic Express Care® Clinics provide no appointment necessary, walk-in medical convenience for common acute health problems.
Under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, optometrist and / or podiatrist, you will perform patient care activities and complete required documentation for patients of all ages.
This is a PRN role.
A caregiver in this role will varying hours between 8:00am and 8:00pm.
Job Responsibilities: Completes the rooming process, to include but not limited to vitals, height, weight, and completion of intake questions and documents and reports abnormal findings to RN or LIP.
Collects patient specimens, performs Point of Care Testing, and prepares specimens for transport to lab.
Prepares patient for exams, tests and procedures and assists with exams, treatments and procedures using sterile technique as applicable.
Assists with procedures such as EKG, Holter monitor application, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening, and disinfection and sterilization.
Performs 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.
Reviews printed instructions with patients.
Assists with wound care under the direction of the LIP.
Documents in the electronic health record and assists with management of in-baskets and closure of care gaps.
Assists with setting up the clinic for daily operations and closing clinic in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Stocks 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.
Maintains all designated work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Assists in regulatory and safety monitoring and compliance audits as directed.
Collaborates with members of the health care team to promote the delivery of patient care and the overall functioning of the department.
Participates in department meetings and performs duties in an independent and assertive manner under the direction of an RN and/or LIP.
Initiates CPR and other emergency measures as required.
Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, patient outreach and patient registration.
Other duties as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma or GED. Ability to read, write and speak English and follow oral and written instructions. Understanding of human anatomy sufficient to perform job duties. Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities. Basic knowledge of math. Additional formal training /education may substitute some or all stated experience.
Certifications
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required within new hire period.
Competencies (Complexity of
Work): Requires good interpersonal skills to interact with all staff, patients and family members. Requires strong organizational skills to set priorities, organize work activities and complete assigned work. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work
Experience: Minimum one year recent health care experience in a hospital, ambulatory, homecare, assistant living, nursing home or long term care setting required. Proficient in the use of an electronic medical record preferred.
Physical
Requirements: Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking. 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 (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
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Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the
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Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.
