Medical Assistant - First Responder Wellness Initiative

Cleveland Clinic

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. These caregivers will be joining the Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) that support the First Responder Wellness Initiative. This initiative’s goal is to provide a comprehensive health and wellness program that delivers preventive health care and early identification services to first responders throughout northeast Ohio. The goal is to ensure that uniformed personnel are healthy enough to work safely and effectively during their careers. This program delivers comprehensive occupational physicals, preventive screenings, and vaccine administration to first responders.

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)
Successful completion of 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.