Medical Assistant/Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Kidney Medicine

The Power of Every OneAt 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 TitleMedical Assistant/Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Kidney MedicineLocationClevelandFacilityCleveland Clinic Main CampusDepartmentKidney Medicine-Medical Specialty InstituteShiftDaysSchedule9:00am-5:00pmJob SummaryJoin Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.A caregiver in this position primarily works between the hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Outpatient Clinical Care AssistantProvide 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.Medical AssistantAssist 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 QualificationsAs an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant:A high school diploma or GEDOne year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home or long-term care settingUnderstanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities and mathAdditional formal training/education may substitute some or all of the required experienceIf 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 periodORAs 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 experienceBasic 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 periodPhysical RequirementsRequires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.Medium Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force rarely, and/or 0 to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.Personal Protective EquipmentFollows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.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.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.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.If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.