Medical Assistant/Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Cardiovascular Medicine

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Job Title

Medical Assistant/Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Cardiovascular Medicine

Location

Mayfield Hts

Facility

Hillcrest Hospital

Department

Ambulatory Operations Transition-Regional Operations

Job Code

C15016

Shift

Variable

Schedule

8:00am-4:00pm/8:30am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

Our team is committed to helping people with heart problems improve their health and enjoy longer, healthier lives. Cardiovascular caregivers from Cleveland Clinic use advanced techniques that have helped Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute rank nationally and be recognized as the global leader in cardiovascular care. Our program focuses on prevention, detection, treatment and follow-up. Whether patients have a common or complex heart problem, Hillcrest Hospital is a trusted resource for superior technology and experienced professional care. 

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm. Hours may include evenings/weekends based on facility needs.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant:

• 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 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, restock dressing supply carts, check AED units and oxygen tanks, and empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.  
• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures. 

OR

As a Medical Assistant:

• 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. Administers specific medications under direction of provider.
• Maintain equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas.  
• Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant:

• A high school diploma or GED 
• One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home or long-term care setting 
• Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities and math 
• Additional formal training/education may substitute some or all of the required experience 
• If not already obtained, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross is required within the new hire period  

OR

As a Medical Assistant:

• 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) or the American Red Cross. If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Medical Assisting Certification
• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic Externship
• Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

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