Medical Assistant - Allergy and Immunology

Cleveland Clinic

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital’s Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, supporting patient-centered care for adults and children with allergic and immunologic conditions. The department provides diagnosis and management for conditions including asthma, food allergy, eczema, allergic rhinitis, anaphylaxis, sinusitis, angioedema, urticaria, stinging insect allergy, immunodeficiency, aspirin sensitivity syndromes, chronic cough, and drug allergy.

The caregiver assists 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. The role also involves monitoring and communicating changes in patient condition, maintaining equipment and supplies, keeping examination areas ready, and completing administrative and clerical tasks. The schedule is 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.

What This Job Offers

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