Medical Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery Outpatient

Cleveland Clinic

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will play an essential role in creating a welcoming, supportive, and patient-centered environment for patients, families, and visitors. Working collaboratively with clinical and administrative staff, you will contribute to medication management, patient monitoring, care coordination, and a variety of clinical and office responsibilities that support high-quality patient care. This role offers broad exposure to both clinical and operational workflows through hands-on involvement in patient care, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Team members are valued for their contributions, encouraged to grow professionally, and supported in developing their clinical knowledge and skills within a collaborative healthcare environment. This opportunity is open to Medical Assistants, OCCAs, and LPNs, recognizing the valuable contributions each role brings to patient care and team collaboration.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program (As designated by the Enterprise MA Steering Committee)
Completion of a clinical externship (Extensive clinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal clinical externship)
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (within new hire period)
Current demonstrated clinical proficiency
Military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered

Nice To Haves

Medical Assisting Certification
Successful completion of Cleveland Clinic Externship

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.
Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas.
Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.

Benefits

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
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We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries.
For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.