Care Assistant

Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant

Equipped with the latest technologies, Cleveland Clinic's Richard E. Jacobs Health Center brings world-class care close to home for the residents in and around Avon, Ohio. In addition to advanced specialty and primary care, this facility also includes an outpatient surgery center, an infusion suite for chemotherapy, a full-scale imaging center, two pools for aquatic therapy and more. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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. Role is within the Neuro Institute and supports Multiple Sclerosis within the Mellen Center.

This is a full-time position. A caregiver in this position works between 7:00am to 8:00pm. Evening and weekend shifts may occur.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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 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.

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) or American Red Cross (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)

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $18.25

Maximum hourly: $24.95

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).