Medical Assistant - Nephrology

Cleveland Clinic • Avon Lake, OH

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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. Cleveland Clinic's nephrology team has experience in diagnosing and treating all kidney conditions, from the smallest to the biggest. Whether it's a blood pressure disorder, kidney stones or chronic kidney diseases, this team helps patients get their numbers back to a comfortable place, help with pain, walk through treatment plans and provide guidance through each step. As a Medical Assistant, you will support multiple providers in the clinic and support the Saturday clinic initiative. A caregiver in this position could work 2 12-hour shifts and 2 8-hr shifts per week.

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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assisting certification.
• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing screenings and treatments by gathering and updating information related to health maintenance.
• Identify medication changes and update allergy information.
• Collect specimens, perform tests, and document 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed