Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Orthopedics

Cleveland Clinic; Avon (OH); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Equipped with the latest technologies, Cleveland Clinic's Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon, Ohio delivers world-class care close to home.

As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant, you will support patients and caregivers in a fast-paced outpatient setting, performing health screenings, collecting specimens, updating records, and maintaining exam rooms. Responsibilities include rooming, vitals, specimen collection, EKGs, and administering treatments under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of human anatomy and basic patient care activities.
• Basic math skills for care activities and documentation.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross within new-hire period.
• One year of healthcare experience OR additional formal training/education.

Responsabilités

• Provide or assist with patient care in outpatient clinic under RN or LIP supervision.
• Complete rooming with vitals, intake questions, and report abnormal findings.
• Collect specimens, perform point-of-care testing, and prepare for lab transport.
• Prepare patients for exams, tests, and procedures (EKG, pulse oximetry, etc.).
• Assist with treatments, wound care, and dressing changes as directed.
• Document in the electronic health record and assist with clinic setup/closure.
• Stock supplies, monitor equipment, and enforce safety procedures.
• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures when required.

Connaissances

BLS Certification

Anatomy knowledge

Patient care

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Outils

EMR familiarity

Description du poste

Equipped with the latest technologies, Cleveland Clinic's Richard E. Jacobs Health Center brings world-class care close to home for the residents in and around Avon, Ohio. In addition to advanced specialty and primary care, this facility also includes an outpatient surgery center, an infusion suite for chemotherapy, a full-scale imaging center, two pools for aquatic therapy and more. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting both patients and caregivers in a fast‑paced outpatient setting. Responsibilities include performing health screenings, collecting specimens, updating medical records, maintaining exam rooms, stocking clinical supplies, and monitoring and documenting patient conditions to support quality care.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 5:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.25

Maximum hourly: $24.95

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).