Outpatient Assistant

Department and Job Category

• Olmsted Outpatient Diagnostic Center
• Nursing Support/Patient Services

Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years!

Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, no rotating shifts, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback

Southwest’s Outpatient Diagnostic Center provides outpatient diagnostic testing including labs, diagnostic x-ray, Dexascan (bone density), and EKGs. They are open Monday from 6:30AM-6:30PM, Tuesday through Friday 6:30AM-5:30PM, and 6:30AM-12:00 noon on Saturdays.

The Outpatient Assistant is responsible for providing quality patient care, reception, registration and order entry of patients and exams. The Outpatient Assistant is also responsible for blood drawing procedures. The Outpatient Assistant works with other healthcare members to provide a clean working environment. The Outpatient Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Coursework in medical terminology, blood drawing, and EKG preferred.

• Computer and clerical skills are important to success in this role.
• Blood drawing experience preferred.

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