Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Pediatrics

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant for its Main Campus pediatric outpatient clinic. You will assist with rooming, vitals, specimen collection, and basic patient care under RN or LIP supervision within a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Daily responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, assisting with tests, and documenting in the electronic health record. The role emphasizes safety, sterile technique, and teamwork in a central clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross within new hire period is expected.
• One year of recent health care experience in a hospital, ambulatory, homecare, nursing facility or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care activities in an outpatient clinic under RN or LIP supervision.
• Complete rooming process including vitals, height/weight, intake questions and reports abnormal findings.
• Collect patient specimens and prepare for transport to lab; perform Point of Care Testing.

Skills

BLS certification

Healthcare experience

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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.

This position supports the outpatient pediatric clinic at Cleveland Clinic's main campus, a dynamic environment featuring 59 exam rooms organized into five pods and nursing stations. The clinic serves general pediatrics as well as all pediatric subspecialties at main campus, with each subspecialty aligned to a designated pod and supported by a dedicated primary nursing team (LPNs and MAs/CTs).

As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant, you will assist with basic patient care activities in an outpatient clinic, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP). In this role, you will train on the most advanced technologies alongside some of the best caregivers, offering an excellent way to develop insight into various techniques. Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones, all while taking advantage of the countless professional and educational resources offered by Cleveland Clinic

A caregiver in this position works 2 weekly 10-hour shifts from 7:00am-5:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Complete rooming process, including vitals, height, weight, and completion of intake questions and documents and reports abnormal findings to RN or LIP.
• Collect patient specimens, perform Point of Care Testing, and prepare specimens for transport to lab.
• Prepare patients for exams, tests and procedures and assist with exams, treatments and procedures using sterile techniques as applicable.
• Perform patient treatments as directed, to include the application of heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes, and application and removal of casts, braces, and splints.
• Assist with procedures such as EKG, Holter monitor application, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening, and disinfection and sterilization
• Document in the electronic health record and assists with management of in-baskets and closure of care gaps.
• Assist with setting up the clinic for daily operations and closing clinic in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Stock supplies and linens as applicable. Cleans, monitors expiration dates and restocks dressing supply cart, checks AED units and oxygen tanks, and empties needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.
• Maintain all designated work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, patient outreach, and patient registration.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period
• One year recent health care experience in a hospital, ambulatory, homecare, assistant living, nursing home or long-term care setting

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Proficient in the use of electronic medical records

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.).