Medical Assistant/LPN Ambulatory - Cardiovascular Medicine

Cleveland Clinic•Colesville, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant/LPN works in Cardiovascular Medicine at Marymount Hospital, serving patients in Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County. The cardiovascular program focuses on prevention, detection, treatment and follow-up, using advanced techniques to care for people with heart problems. The Medical Assistant assists with screenings and treatments, gathers and updates patient health information, collects specimens, performs tests, documents care, monitors and communicates changes in patient condition, maintains equipment and examination areas, and performs administrative and clerical duties. For candidates hired as an LPN, the role provides patient care under the direction of an RN and/or physician, including assessments, implementing care plans and treatments, observing patient responses, performing routine laboratory tests, and educating patients and families. The position works Monday through Friday, either 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with hours based on facility needs. Evening and weekend rotations may be included.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved medical assisting program or have military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1).
Complete a clinical externship or have extensive clinical experience.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), or obtain it during the new-hire period.
For the LPN role, graduate from an approved school of Practical Nursing.
For the LPN role, hold a current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
For the LPN role, hold 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 screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health-maintenance information, identifying medication changes, and updating allergy information.
Collect specimens, perform tests, and document 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.
For the LPN role, provide patient care activities under the direction of an RN and/or physician.
For the LPN role, collect and document objective and subjective patient data and observations.
For the LPN role, complete nursing assessments and report all data.
For the LPN role, implement the current nursing care plan, medication, or treatment and communicate patients’ responses.
For the LPN role, observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
For the LPN role, perform routine laboratory tests.
For the LPN role, educate patients and family members.