Medical Assistant - Ophthalmology Research

Cleveland Clinic • Streetsboro, OH

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute is a leading eye center offering prevention, diagnostic, and treatment services. The Medical Assistant supports patients, families, and visitors in a welcoming environment and works collaboratively with clinical and administrative staff. Responsibilities span medication management, patient monitoring, clinical and office tasks, compliance, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. The role offers hands-on patient-care experience and opportunities to develop healthcare knowledge and skills.

The caregiver is assigned to a primary area within the department and may float to other departmental areas as scheduling and clinic demands require. The position works at Cleveland Clinic Streetsboro Cole Eye and Akron General Medical Center, with a 50/50 work assignment, on a 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule.

Requirements

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

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.
• Float to other areas within the department as needed based on scheduling and clinic demands.

What This Job Offers

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