Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Pediatrics

Cleveland Clinic

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic Children’s is committed to providing exceptional attention to young children and teens. Our state-of-the-art facility unites extensive services under one roof to enhance the patient and family experience. Using our coordinated, efficient and comprehensive care model, you will assist fellow caregivers in ensuring every patient feels comfortable, welcome and supported throughout their visit. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to leave a positive impact on your community. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. No weekends and no holidays.

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

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record
Experience working with pediatric patients

Responsibilities

Provide or assist with patient care in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of a RN or 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 as needed.