Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

Cleveland Clinic • Willoughby Hills, OH

100d

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. Serving the needs of the surrounding communities, Willoughby Hills Family Health Center offers patients a wide variety of pediatric, family medicine, radiology and cardiology services. On this team, you will join a family of caregivers, enhance your skills and build a rewarding career at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Our caregivers are leading the charge for innovative rheumatology care. They are always engaged in research to expand scientific understanding of rheumatologic conditions and finding new treatments to help. 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 assist with medication management, patient monitoring, administrative tasks and more. All your work helps ensure the best possible health outcomes. This is a full-time position. A caregiver in this role will work 8:00am to 4:30pm. Hours may vary based on facility needs including evenings/weekends.

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.
• 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 (within new hire period).
• Current demonstrated clinical proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assisting Certification.
• Successful completion of 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

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