Medical Assistant - Allergy and Immunology
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital’s Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, which provides evidence-based diagnosis and management for adults and children with allergic and immunologic disorders. The role assists with patient screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health-maintenance information, identifying medication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performing tests, and documenting care. The Medical Assistant monitors and communicates changes in patient condition, maintains equipment and supplies, and helps keep examination areas ready. Administrative and clerical duties include filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. The work schedule is variable, with a shift of either 6:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved medical assisting program or have military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1).
- Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, or obtain it during the new-hire period.
- Complete a clinical externship or have extensive clinical experience.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assisting certification.
- Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.
Responsibilities
- Assist with screenings and treatments by gathering and updating information related to health maintenance.
- Identify medication changes and update allergy information.
- Collect specimens, perform tests, and document patient care.
- Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
- Maintain equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas.
- Perform administrative and clerical duties, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
