Medical Assistant/LPN Ambulatory - Pediatrics

Cleveland Clinic • Mayfield Heights, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. We understand the special needs of young patients. Our pediatricians offer complete care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. We encourage the healthy growth and development of children by emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyles and educating parents and children on safety and accident prevention. We are available for problems that require prompt attention, such as fever, earaches and injuries, as well as preventive checkups, school physicals and immunizations. If necessary, we team up with Cleveland Clinic pediatric specialists from Cleveland Clinic Children’s. A caregiver in this position will work various hours between 8:00am and 8:00pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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. OR for an LPN 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.

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.

Benefits

• Drug-free environment
• Influenza vaccination program
• Equal employment opportunity
• Outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree