Medical Assistant/LPN Ambulatory/Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Urology

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 TitleMedical Assistant/LPN Ambulatory/Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Urology                        LocationMayfield Hts                    FacilityHillcrest Hospital                     DepartmentAmbulatory Operations Transition-Regional Operations                      Job CodeG13002                     ShiftDays                       Schedule7:30am-4:00pm/8:00am-4:30am                       Job Summary                         Job DetailsJoin Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.As a Medical Assistant in the Urology Department, you will collaborate with fellow staff to facilitate a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families and visitors. You will assist with medication management, patient monitoring, administrative tasks and more. All your work helps ensure the best possible health outcomes.This role will also consider an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant (OCCA). As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant, you will provide care to diverse populations of patients under the supervision of a physician or nurse. An Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant in this role is familiar with performing health screenings, collecting specimens, updating health records, keeping medical supplies stocked, maintaining examination areas, and monitoring, recording, and communicating patients’ conditions. Outpatient Clinical Care Assistants also perform administrative duties, such as appointment scheduling and patient registration, which offer a unique learning opportunity to expand your skillset.  This role will also consider a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN). As an LPN, you will assist fellow caregivers in providing exceptional, top-quality care to a diverse patient population. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, all while enhancing your nursing skills through hands-on experience and numerous educational resources offered within the Cleveland Clinic system.  A caregiver in this role will work 7:30am to 4:00pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm.  A caregiver who excels in this role will:  Assist 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.  Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas.  Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.  OR as an OCCAProvide 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 and restock dressing supply carts, check AED units and oxygen tanks, and empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures.  Initiate CPR and other emergency measures. OR as an LPNProvide patient care activities under the direction of an RN and/or physician. Collect and document objective and subjective data and observations about patients.  Complete nursing assessments and report all data.  Implement the current nursing care plan, medication or treatment and communicate patients’ responses.  Observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.  Perform routine laboratory tests.  Educate patients and family members.  Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 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 experience  Basic 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 period  OR as an OCCA A high school diploma or GED Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities and math If 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 period  One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home or long-term care setting  Additional formal trai