LPN Ambulatory/Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

LPN Ambulatory/Medical Assistant - PediatricsJoin 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.We understand the special needs of young patients. Our pediatricians offer complete care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. We encourage the healthy growth and development of children by emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyles and educating parents and children on safety and accident prevention. We are available for problems that require prompt attention, such as fever, earaches and injuries, as well as preventive checkups, school physicals and immunizations. If necessary, we team up with Cleveland Clinic pediatric specialists from Cleveland Clinic Children's.A caregiver in this position works primarily days and would cover 8:00am to 5:00pm or 7:30am to 8:00pm.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 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 experienceBasic 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 periodOR for an LPN:Graduate of an approved school of Practical NursingCurrent Ohio license as a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN)Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red CrossPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Medical Assisting certificationSuccessful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externshipPhysical 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: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.