Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant (OCCA) - Pain Management

                    

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Job Title

Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant (OCCA) - Pain Management

                        

Location

Weston

                    

Facility

CC Florida Hospital Weston

                     

Department

Pain Management-Weston Hospital

                      

Job Code

001198

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-4:00pm/8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

Within the Pain Management Department, college students taking a "gap" year between senior year and postgraduate study can give themselves a boost through the Cleveland Clinic Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant (OCCA) Program. This unique position allows you to work directly with physicians and provide direct care, such as taking vitals, preparing patients for procedures, applying temperature compresses and completing various other direct support activities. In this role, you will gain extensive hands-on experience and pursue an exciting future as a caregiver at Cleveland Clinic. 

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM - 4:00PM or 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Obtain vital signs, height and weight as directed. 
• Collect patient specimens and prepare specimens appropriately for transport to labs. 
• Prepare patients for exams, tests and special procedures and assist with exams and treatments as applicable. 
• Complete the rooming process, including review of medications, updating allergies, identifying pain level and asking regulatory screening questions. 
• Identify, document and report changes to an RN and or MD. 
• Assist with indirect patient care. 
• Perform patient treatments as directed, including applying heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes and measuring, applying, changing and removing casts, braces and splints. 
• Repair casts and apply and instruct patients in the use of DME. 
• Remove dressings, sutures, & staples. 
• Stock supplies and linens as applicable.  
• Clean and restock dressing supply carts, check emergency carts and empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures. 
• Assist in regulatory and safety monitoring and compliance audits as directed. 
• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures as required. 
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration. 

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) 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) 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ 

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 forc