Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Pediatrics

                    

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Job Title

Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Pediatrics

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Peds Outpatient Clinic-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

G13002

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:30am-5:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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. 

As a Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant on this team, you will collaborate with fellow staff to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families and visitors. You will assist with medication management, patient monitoring, administrative tasks and more. This position provides the rewarding opportunity to provide excellent care to pediatric patients helping ensure the best possible health outcomes.   

 

A caregiver in this position works on site| rotate shifts weekly among nursing team| 7: 30am – 4:00pm or 8:00am – 4:30pm or 8:30am – 5:00pm or 9:00am – 5:30pm| Outpatient role 

 

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes the rooming process, to include but not limited to vitals, height, weight, and completion of intake questions and documents and reports abnormal findings to RN or LIP.

• Collects patient specimens, performs Point of Care Testing, and prepares specimens for transport to lab.

• Prepares patient for exams, tests and procedures and assists with exams, treatments and procedures using sterile technique as applicable.

• Assists with procedures such as EKG, Holter monitor application, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening, and disinfection and sterilization.

• Performs 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.

• Reviews printed instructions with patients.

• Assists with wound care under the direction of the LIP.

• Documents in the electronic health record and assists with management of in-baskets and closure of care gaps.

• Assists with setting up the clinic for daily operations and closing clinic in accordance with departmental guidelines.

• Stocks 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.

• Maintains all designated work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

• Assists in regulatory and safety monitoring and compliance audits as directed.

• Collaborates with members of the health care team to promote the delivery of patient care and the overall functioning of the department.

• Participates in department meetings and performs duties in an independent and assertive manner under the direction of an RN and/or LIP.

• Initiates CPR and other emergency measures as required.

• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, patient outreach and pati