Medical Assistant - Family Medicine

Cleveland Clinic • Elkton, MD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support family medicine care in Dover, Ohio. The position helps create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, families, and visitors. Working with clinical and administrative staff, the Medical Assistant supports medication management, patient monitoring, clinical and office tasks, compliance, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. The role provides broad, hands-on clinical exposure in patient care.

The caregiver works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Responsibilities include assisting with screenings and treatments, gathering and updating patient health information, collecting specimens, performing tests, documenting care, maintaining equipment and clinical areas, and carrying out administrative duties.

The role requires compliance with standard precautions and use of personal protective equipment as required. Cleveland Clinic requires new hires to undergo controlled-substance testing and to comply with its annual influenza prevention program, either through vaccination or an approved exemption.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program, as designated by the Enterprise MA Steering Committee.
• Complete a clinical externship; extensive clinical experience may be considered in lieu of a formal clinical externship.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the new-hire period.
• Demonstrate current clinical proficiency.
• Military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.

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, identifying medication changes, updating allergy information, collecting specimens, performing tests, and documenting 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed