Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Orthopedics

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System seeks an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant for the Orthopedics-Ambulatory Operations at The Richard Jacobs Health Center in Avon, Ohio. 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 vitals, documentation, assisting with exams and procedures, wound care, and ensuring smooth clinic operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of human anatomy and basic patient care activities.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (within new hire period).
• One year of healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting or additional formal training/education.

Responsibilities

• Provide or assist with patient care in an outpatient clinic under supervision of RN or LIP.
• Complete the rooming process with vitals, intake questions, documentation and reporting abnormal findings.
• Collect patient specimens, perform point of care testing and prepare specimens for lab transport.
• Prepare patients for and assist with exams and procedures (EKG, Holter monitor, pulse oximetry, hearing/vision screening).
• Administer treatments including heat/cold applications, wound care, dressings, casts, braces or splints.
• Document in the electronic health record.
• Assist with setting and closing the clinic; stock supplies and linens; monitor expirations; restock dressing supply carts.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs assessment

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

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 Title

Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Orthopedics

Location

Avon

Facility

The Richard Jacobs Health Center

Department

Orthopaedics-Ambulatory Operations

Job Code

G13002

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-5:00pm

Job Summary

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.

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 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

• 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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Vaccination Requirements

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Employment Decisions

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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