Medical Assistant

Cleveland Clinic • North Olmsted, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Internal Medicine-Ambulatory Operations at the Westlake Medical Office Building. The role supports patient screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health information, collecting specimens, performing tests, documenting care, and communicating changes in patient condition. It also includes maintaining equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas, as well as performing administrative and clerical work. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with evenings and weekends as needed. Floating to other westside family health center facilities may be required.

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.
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment; ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; and good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
• Ability to perform light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, with negligible force constantly.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Comply with the influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
• Submit to controlled-substance testing following an offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assisting certification.
• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health-maintenance information.
• 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.
• Float to other westside family health center facilities as required.

What This Job Offers

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