Medical Assistant – Primary Care

Cleveland Clinic

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic team at Palm City Medical Center, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic’s Primary Care team is dedicated to treating patients as a whole. This team provides comprehensive healthcare for patients and families and focuses on preventing diseases and promoting health and wellness. Services range from preventive care, such as screenings and immunizations, to sick visits and chronic disease management. As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will collaborate with fellow staff to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families and visitors. You will be assigned to a provider and have multiple responsibilities including rooming, in baskets, returning patient calls, and completing provider paperwork. All your work helps ensure the best possible health outcomes for our patients. Additionally, you will receive ample opportunities to enhance your skills, gain hands-on experience, and explore advanced positions at Cleveland Clinic.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting program
Military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period
Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience
Clinical proficiency with phlebotomy
Current demonstrated clinical proficiency

Nice To Haves

Medical Assisting certification (CMA, NCMA or CCMA)
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.
Rooming patients.
Handling in baskets.
Returning patient calls.
Completing provider paperwork.