Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant – Gastroenterology

Cleveland Clinic

. Provide or assist with patient care in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Independent Provider .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBeachwood • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care activities, including vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, and assisting with medical procedures. Holds Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and possesses a solid understanding of human anatomy and basic healthcare practices.

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Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPatient Care ActivitiesSpecimen CollectionElectronic Health Record DocumentationHealthcare Experience

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MonitoringSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingWound CareEKG AssistancePatient PreparationMedication AdministrationData EntryPatient RegistrationClinical Externship

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record (EHR)Medical EquipmentAED UnitsOxygen Tanks

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Outpatient CareHealthcarePatient CareClinical ExperienceMedical Assisting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide or assist with patient care in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Independent Provider
Complete rooming processes, including vital signs, height, weight, intake questions, documentation and reporting abnormal findings
Collect specimens, perform point-of-care testing and prepare specimens for laboratory transport
Prepare patients for and assist with exams, tests and procedures, including EKG, Holter monitor application, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening, disinfection and sterilization
Administer directed treatments, including heat or cold applications, simple sterile dressing changes, and applying or removing casts, braces and splints
Review printed instructions with patients and assist with wound care
Document patient care in the electronic health record
Set up and close the clinic, manage in-baskets, close care gaps, and maintain clean and orderly work areas
Stock supplies and linens; clean equipment, monitor expiration dates, restock dressing supply carts, check AED units and oxygen tanks, and empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures
Initiate CPR and other emergency measures
Perform screenings and treatments, gather and update health-maintenance information, identify medication changes, update allergy information, collect specimens, perform tests and document patient care
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition
Administer specific medications under provider direction
Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas
Perform administrative and clerical duties including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration
Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff and interdisciplinary teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED (Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant)
One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home or long-term care setting
Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities and math
Additional formal training/education may substitute some or all of the required experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, required within the new hire period if not already obtained
Graduate from an approved medical assisting program or military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) (Medical Assistant)
Completion of a clinical externship or extensive clinical experience (Medical Assistant)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (Medical Assistant); must be obtained during the new hire period if not held
Ability to perform full body motion, move and lift patients, and stand and walk extensively
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently
Compliance with required personal protective equipment and standard precautions
Successful controlled-substance testing after an offer of employment
Compliance with annual influenza vaccination program or approved exemption

Benefits

Comp & perks

No weekends, holidays or evenings required
Equal opportunity employment
Drug-free work environment
Annual influenza vaccination program with approved exemption option