Medical Assistant/LPN Ambulatory - First Care

Cleveland Clinic

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic’s North Dover Family Medicine is looking to add a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to the First Care team. As an LPN, you will assist the various providers along with other LPNs, Patient Service Specialists and Medical Assistants in providing top-quality patient care to diverse populations of patients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who seeks to enhance their nursing skills through learning opportunities and professional development. This role may also accommodate a Medical Assistant. A caregiver in this position works variable weekday hours between 8:00AM – 8:00PM and variable weekend hours between 8:00AM – 4:00PM.

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). If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period
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 Cleveland Clinic externship
One year of patient care 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 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.