Medical Assistant - OBGYN

Cleveland Clinic • Independence, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic is hiring a Medical Assistant for the OB/GYN team at Independence Family Health Center. This patient-friendly facility provides primary care, express care, and specialty services. Its women’s health services include comprehensive prenatal care, preventive health screenings, and general gynecology, and the team collaborates with specialists in infertility, high-risk obstetrics, and gynecologic cancer.

The caregiver assists with screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health information, identifying medication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performing tests, and documenting patient care. The role also involves monitoring and communicating changes in patient condition, maintaining equipment and supplies, and handling administrative and clerical duties. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with start times as early as 7:00 a.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).
• Complete a clinical externship or have extensive clinical experience.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or obtain it during the new-hire period.
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods as required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.
• 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