Medical Assistant – Cancer Center

About the role

The Department of Hematology & Medical Oncology at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our compassionate team. You will collaborate with fellow staff to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families and visitors.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Administer specific medications under the direction of the provider.
• Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas.
• Absorb and process information about patients’ needs and preferences.
• Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.

Requirements

• 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
• Current demonstrated clinical proficiency
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within new hire period

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• May require 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 (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.

Pay

Minimum hourly: $19.75 Maximum hourly: $27.75 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.).

Benefits

• Nursing Support Career Paths
• Health Plan Options
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage
• Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan
• 401(k) / 403(b) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Caregiver discounts
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Paid maternity and parental leave

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