Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

About the role

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fellow staff to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families and visitors.
• Assist with medication management, patient monitoring, administrative tasks and more.
• Perform 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.
• Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting program
• Military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross – if not held, must obtain during new hire period
• Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience

Qualifications

• Medical Assisting certification (CMA, NCMA or CCMA)
• 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
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 6:00PM.