Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant

                    

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

                        

Location

Independence

                    

Facility

Independence Family Health Center

                     

Department

FHC Administration-Regional Operations

                      

Job Code

G13002

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

7:00am-8:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant, you will provide or assist with basic patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Independent Provider. As part of this team, your primary duties will include completing the rooming process, collecting and preparing specimens, assisting with procedures, performing patient treatments and stocking supplies.  

 

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts between 7:00AM—8:00PM. 

 

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. 

• 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 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 

• 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: