LPN Ambulatory/Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Cleveland Clinic•Mayfield Heights, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Health System is hiring an LPN Ambulatory/Medical Assistant for its Internal Medicine-Ambulatory Operations department at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. The role supports adult internal medicine care, working with caregivers to coordinate and manage patient care. The position is part-time and operates during clinic hours Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. One evening per week and one Saturday per month are required. Depending on qualifications and role assignment, the caregiver performs medical-assisting duties or LPN nursing duties. Medical-assisting work includes supporting screenings and treatments, gathering and updating patient health information, collecting specimens, performing tests, documenting care, maintaining equipment and exam areas, and handling administrative tasks. As an LPN, the caregiver provides patient care under the direction of an RN and/or physician, completes and reports nursing assessments, implements care plans and treatments, observes patient responses, performs routine laboratory tests, and educates patients and families. The role requires adherence to standard precautions and use of personal protective equipment as required. Cleveland Clinic requires employees to participate in its influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption. Offers of employment are followed by controlled-substance testing.

Requirements

For the medical assistant pathway: graduate from an approved medical assisting program or have military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1).
For the medical assistant pathway: complete a clinical externship or have extensive clinical experience.
For the medical assistant pathway: hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; if not already certified, obtain it during the new-hire period.
For the LPN pathway: graduate from an approved school of Practical Nursing.
For the LPN pathway: hold a current Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
For the LPN pathway: hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods as needed.
Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
Ability to perform light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with 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 and clerical duties, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
As an LPN, provide patient care activities under the direction of an RN and/or physician.
Collect and document objective and subjective patient data and observations.
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.