Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

Cleveland Clinic • Vero Beach, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital’s Rheumatology team in Vero Beach, Florida. The hospital provides family-centric, community-focused care, and its board-certified rheumatologists treat a wide range of inflammatory conditions and autoimmune diseases. The Medical Assistant works with fellow staff to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families, and visitors. The role supports patient care by gathering information, monitoring patients, assisting with treatments, and completing administrative tasks. The position offers opportunities to enhance skills, gain hands-on experience, and explore advanced positions at Cleveland Clinic. The schedule is days, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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.
• Meet the physical requirements, including manual dexterity to operate office equipment, visual acuity through normal or corrected vision, and the ability to perform light work involving up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

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 and communicate changes in patient condition.
• 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.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

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