Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Cleveland Clinic

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in Cardiology Services at Cleveland Clinic’s Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon, Ohio. The facility provides specialty and primary care and includes an outpatient surgery center, an infusion suite, an imaging center, and aquatic therapy pools. Cardiology Services provides responsive heart care to help patients return to active, productive lives.

The caregiver works 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and supports clinical and administrative operations by assisting with screenings and treatments, collecting and updating patient information, monitoring changes in patient condition, maintaining equipment and examination areas, and performing clerical duties. The role follows standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment as 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).
• Complete a clinical externship or have extensive clinical experience.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; if not already certified, 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 exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly.

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