Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

Cleveland Clinic

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in the Orthopaedics-Ambulatory Operations department at Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center. The center provides general and pediatric orthopedic care, sports medicine, spine care, and specialty care for problems involving the hands and upper extremities, feet, ankles, and knees. The caregiver works alongside the center’s clinical team to support patient care and clinic operations. The schedule is generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional weekend and evening rotations.

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 the American Red Cross. Candidates who do not hold certification must obtain it during the new-hire period.

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.

What This Job Offers

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