Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Cleveland Clinic

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialty services. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. Independence Family Health Center offers complete care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents whether it be a problem that requires prompt attention, such as a fever, earache or injury, or preventive checkups, school physicals and immunizations. This team encourages the healthy growth and development of children by emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyles and educating parents and children on safety and accident prevention. A caregiver in this position works varying hours between 7:30am and 8:00pm.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program
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 (required within new hire period)
Military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered

Nice To Haves

Medical Assisting certification

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.