What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Medical Assistant - Float Pool position at Cleveland Clinic Health System?
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 TitlePer Diem Medical Assistant - Float Pool LocationWeston FacilityCC Florida Hospital Weston DepartmentNursing Float-Weston Hospital Job Code000655 ShiftDays Schedule7:00am-5:00pm/8:00am-6:30pm Job Summary Job DetailsJoin 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. In the Float Pool, you will work with diverse populations of patients in numerous units, departments and/or locations while learning from many of our best caregivers. As Medical Assistant, you will travel between Coral Springs, Parkland, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens to support the Weston Nursing team. Your work is essential to maintaining the overall organization and functioning of the unit. A caregiver in this position works from 7:00AM – 5:00PM and 8:00AM – 6:30PM. 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. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program Military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience Clinical proficiency with phlebotomy Current demonstrated clinical proficiency Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within new hire period Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Medical Assisting certification Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship Proficiency in EKGs Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we provide what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/Physical Requirements:Manual dexterity to operate office equipmentExtended periods of standing, walking or sittingGood visual acuity through normal or corrected visionLight 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 to move objectsPersonal Protective Equipment:Follow 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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.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 Employment Type: Part time
