LPN Ambulatory/Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

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. 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 8:00am to 5:00pm with one shift per week until 8:00pm and one rotating Saturday per month from 8:00am to 12:00pm. 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 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 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) or the American Red Cross Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Medical Assisting certification Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship

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.

Pay Range Minimum hourly:

$23.25 Maximum hourly: $33.50 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.).