Clinic Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• For APRN candidates: graduate of an accredited APRN program.
• For external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role, an MSN is required upon hire or within three years of hire; a master's degree is required upon hire in neonatal care service areas.
• For Physician Assistant candidates: graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant program and hold a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or higher from a program recognized by the practicing state's licensing board.
• Oral and written communication skills in English.
• For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current Nurse Practitioner license and RN license in applicable state(s), nationally accredited Nurse Practitioner certification recognized by the state Board of Nursing, and BLS through the AHA.
• For Clinical Nurse Specialist candidates: current Clinical Nurse Specialist license and RN license in applicable state(s), nationally accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist certification recognized by the state Board of Nursing, and BLS through the AHA.
• For NP and CNS candidates: arrangements with at least one physician as required by the applicable State Board of Nursing, and credentialing and privileges from the applicable hospitals' Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body.
• For Physician Assistant candidates: certification through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by the practicing state's licensing board, a license to practice and prescribe issued by that board, current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA, and BLS through the AHA.
• For Physician Assistant candidates: a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to that agreement, and credentialing and privileges from the applicable hospitals' Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body.
• Related clinical experience is preferred.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods; manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to perform physical examinations; corrected vision and hearing within a normal range; and ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Comply with the Cleveland Clinic influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
• Offers of employment are followed by controlled-substance testing.

Nice To Haves

• Related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical histories and physical examinations where indicated; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests; review laboratory data; and develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures as credentialed and privileged.
• Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged.
• Prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by licensure, state boards, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
• Educate patients and answer questions about diseases, treatments, and related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
• Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate regularly with nursing, medical, and other health care team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Refer patients to specialists for consultation or specialized resources and treatment as appropriate.
• Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary care team or other specialty areas.
• Participate in periodic quality monitoring through review of records and treatment plans and assessment of patient outcomes.
• Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
• Support professional development of the health care team.
• Promote translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies and assist in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as a clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.