Medical Assistant - Outpatient Oncology Clinic

Cleveland Clinic • Vero Beach, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in the Outpatient Oncology Clinic at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital’s Scully-Welsh Cancer Center. The role helps create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families, and visitors while supporting patient care and clinic operations. Duties include assisting with medication management and patient monitoring, gathering and updating health information, and performing administrative tasks. The position offers opportunities to develop skills, gain hands-on experience, and explore advanced positions at Cleveland Clinic.

This is a day-shift position with a schedule of either 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The caregiver follows standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment as required. Employment offers are subject to controlled-substance testing, and caregivers must comply with the annual influenza prevention program or obtain an approved exemption.

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.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the new-hire period.
• Complete a clinical externship or have extensive clinical experience.
• Demonstrate current clinical proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assisting certification (CMA, NCMA, or CCMA).
• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health-maintenance information, identifying medication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performing tests, and documenting patient care.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and communicate them.
• Administer specific medications under the direction of the provider.
• Maintain equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed