Medical Assistant - Primary Care

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.                        We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.                                    Job TitleMedical Assistant - Primary Care                        LocationStuart                    FacilityStuart FHC                     DepartmentFamily Care FHCS-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health                      Job Code000655                     ShiftDays                       Schedule8:00am-6:30pm                       Job Summary                         Job DetailsJoin Cleveland Clinic Stuart Family Health and Surgery Center where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. This state-of-the-art and modern facility is designed to create a sense of ease and convenience by providing multiple services under one roof. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    A Medical Assistant in this role is familiar with performing health screenings, collecting specimens, administering medication and reporting patient conditions. In this role, you will play an important role in the overall organization and functioning of the Primary Care unit. You will also perform numerous administrative activities, helping ensure your fellow caregivers, supervisors and physicians have the information and resources to improve patient safety, reduce errors and prioritize what matters most. These duties offer a unique opportunity to expand your management and other professional skills. A caregiver in this position works from 8:00AM - 6:30PM.A caregiver who excels in this role will:  Assist with performing screening and treatments by gathering information related to health maintenance, collecting specimens and documenting patient care. Update health maintenance at patient visits, accurately identify medication changes and update allergy information at each visit. Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.  Administer specific medications under direction of provider. Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning and troubleshooting. Maintain examination areas. Assist in pre-visit planning by updating the health maintenance tab. Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program  Military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered Current demonstrated clinical proficiency Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience  Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) within new hire period Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  CMA, NCMA, CCMA certification Successful completion of Cleveland Clinic Externship Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2Physical Requirements:Manual dexterity to operate office equipmentExtended periods of standing, walking or sittingGood visual acuity through normal or corrected visionLight Work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objectsPersonal Protective Equipment:Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required                       The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.                   Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Employment Type: Full time