What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Medical Assistant - Float Pool position at Cleveland Clinic?
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.
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 equipment
- Extended periods of standing, walking or sitting
- Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision
- 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 to move objects
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
