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Medical Assistant/Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Cardiovascular Medicine

Cleveland Clinic

#Patient Care #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Medical Assistant #Electronic Health Record #Point Of Care Testing #Cardiology #EKG #Holter Monitor #Cardiovascular Medicine #Clinical Externship #Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant

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Location

Twinsburg, Ohio

Quick overview

Provide clinical support in an outpatient cardiology setting, including rooming patients, performing diagnostic tests like EKGs, and assisting with medical procedures. Responsibilities also include maintaining clinic supplies, documenting patient data in electronic records, and performing administrative duties.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED with one year of healthcare experience, or graduation from an approved medical assisting program. BLS certification is mandatory, and proficiency in electronic medical records is preferred.

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Job description

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 Medical Assistant/Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Cardiovascular Medicine Location Twinsburg Facility Twinsburg Family Health Center Department Twinsburg Cardiology Opc-Regional Operations Job Code G13002 Shift Variable Schedule 7:30am-5:30am Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Twinsburg Family Health and Surgery Center to become a caregiver at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to providing the community with advanced specialty care, primary care and various surgical services.
Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding, lifelong career at Cleveland Clinic.
Our cardiologists diagnose and treat heart diseases, such as coronary artery disease, valvular disease and rhythm disorders.
Complex cases are referred to Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, which is nationally ranked and recognized as the global leader in cardiovascular care.
In the Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant role, you will gain extensive hands-on experience in our cardiology department and pursue an exciting future as a caregiver at Cleveland Clinic.
A caregiver in this position works 7:30am to 5:30pm.
As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant: Provide 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, 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 a Medical Assistant: 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.
Administers specific medications under direction of provider.
Maintain equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas.
Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant: A high school diploma or GED One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home or long-term care setting Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities and math Additional formal training/education may substitute some or all of the required experience 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 OR As a Medical Assistant: 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 Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Medical Assisting Certification Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic Externship Proficiency in the use of an electronic medical record 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 force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
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.
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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.
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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.