Medical Assistant - Nephrology

Cleveland Clinic

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About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. As a Medical Assistant, you will support multiple providers in the clinic and support the Saturday clinic initiative. A caregiver in this position works varying hours between 7:00am to 8:00pm. Equipped with the latest technologies, Cleveland Clinic's Richard E. Jacobs Health Center brings world-class care close to home for the residents in and around Avon, Ohio. In addition to advanced specialty and primary care, this facility also includes an outpatient surgery center, an infusion suite for chemotherapy, a full-scale imaging center, two pools for aquatic therapy and more. 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.

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) or American Red Cross upon or within 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed