As a Medical Assistant, you will assist with medication management, patient monitoring, and administrative tasks. You will also perform screenings and treatments, maintain equipment, and ensure a welcoming environment for patients.
Requirements summary
Candidates must graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program or have military training as a Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic, or Medical Service Technician. Basic Life Support certification is required, and medical assisting certification is preferred.
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Job Title Medical Assistant or LPN Location Westlake Facility Westlake Medical Office Building Department Westlake Ent-Regional Operations Job Code C15016 Shift Variable Schedule 7:00am-8:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Westlake Medical Campus and experience being part of a top hospital system where everyone is valued for what they bring to the team.
Here, 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.
This position provides the rewarding opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and to float to other CCF locations to receive hands on experience while providing excellent care to patients helping to ensure the best possible health outcomes.
Every day, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones, all while taking advantage of the countless professional and educational resources offered by Cleveland Clinic.
We have a highly engaged team, with engagement scores in the top tier for over ten years.
Our department welcomes new or experienced caregivers!
A caregiver in this position works from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with variable evenings and weekends as needed.
This position requires the ability to float to any of our Westside FHC locations (North Olmsted, Westlake, and Avon Pointe).
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 for an LPN Provide 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 MA 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).
If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period OR for an LPN Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Medical Assisting certification Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship One year of patient care experience Physical
Requirements
Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good hand-eye coordination, involves extensive standing walking and occasional lifting. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows 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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.
