Medical Assistant - Orthopaedics/Casting
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation. As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, families, and visitors. Working collaboratively with clinical and administrative staff, you will support medication management, patient monitoring, and a variety of clinical and office tasks, including assisting with suture and staple removal, dressing changes, DME application, and casting. This position offers broad clinical exposure through hands-on involvement in patient care, compliance responsibilities, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. A caregiver in this role works days from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program (As designated by the Enterprise MA Steering Committee)
- Completion of a clinical externship OR 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
- Interested in casting and bracing
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.
- Assist with suture and staple removal, dressing changes, DME application, and casting.
Benefits
- Comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
