Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Pain Management at Cleveland Clinic

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs, Specimen Collection, Patient Preparation, Documentation, Indirect Patient Care, Emergency Response, Administrative Duties, Basic Life Support, Customer Service, Electronic Medical Record, Anatomy Knowledge, Healthcare Experience, Regulatory Compliance, Dressing Changes, Cast Application

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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 Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant - Pain Management Location Weston Facility Florida Weston Hospital Department Pain Management-Weston Hospital Job Code 001198 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm/7:30am-4:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Pain Management offers many safe, proven, effective treatments designed to eliminate or reduce chronic pain. Board-certified physicians are dedicated to the goal of helping people with chronic pain return to a normal, productive lifestyle. As an Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant on our team, you will assist in the provision of care and treatment to patients under the direction of an RN or physician. This role will allow you to maintain personal growth and development through the on-going process of formal and informal education. A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Obtain vital signs, height and weight as directed. Collect patient specimens and prepare specimens appropriately for transport to labs. Prepare patients for exams, tests and special procedures and assist with exams and treatments as applicable. Complete the rooming process, including review of medications, updating allergies, identifying pain level and asking regulatory screening questions. Identify, document and report changes to an RN and or MD. Assist with indirect patient care. Perform patient treatments as directed, including applying heat or cold, simple sterile dressing changes and measuring, applying, changing and removing casts, braces and splints. Repair casts and apply and instruct patients in the use of DME. Remove dressings, sutures & staples. Stock supplies and linens as applicable. Clean and restock dressing supply carts, check emergency carts and empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures. Assist in regulatory and safety monitoring and compliance audits as directed. Initiate CPR and other emergency measures as required. Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High School Diploma or 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 upon hire or 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 Additional formal training/education may substitute some or all of the required experience Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Proficient in the use of an electronic medical record Individuals who are currently pursuing or desire to pursue a career in medicine Medical background/knowledge EPIC experience Background in customer service including experience de-escalating situations and managing interactions with irate patients Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ 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. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities 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.

Responsibilities

Assist in the provision of care and treatment to patients under the direction of an RN or physician. Perform various clinical tasks including obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and assisting with treatments.