LPN/MA/Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Dermatology

Cleveland Clinic

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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 a wide range of allergens, fungal infections and the damaging effects of prolonged exposure to the sun. This position could support a LPN, Medical Assistant, or Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant caregiver. A caregiver in this position works 6:30am to 5:00pm on 4 10-hr shifts currently.

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 you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period
A high school diploma or GED
Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities and math
If not already obtained, Basic Life Support (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
Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing
Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

Medical Assisting Certification
Successful completion of a CC externship
One year of patient care experience
Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record
Additional formal training/education may substitute some or all of the required experience

Responsibilities

Assist with performing 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.