Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Cancer Institute

Cleveland Clinic•Mayfield Heights, OH

3d•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. The Department of Hematology & Medical Oncology is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to diagnosing and treating cancers and blood disorders, providing compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. Its nationally and internationally recognized providers lead in clinical care, research, and education, advancing therapies through innovation and clinical trials while offering specialized programs across a wide range of conditions at the main campus and regional locations throughout Ohio. As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant, you will support patient care by performing health screenings, collecting specimens, updating medical records, maintaining exam rooms and supplies, and monitoring and communicating patient conditions, while also completing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and patient registration, providing a valuable opportunity to expand your clinical and operational skillset. A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities and math
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (within new hire period)
One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home or long-term care setting OR additional formal training/education
Basic medical knowledge (e.g., taking blood pressure, clinical skills)

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in the use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Responsibilities

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 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.