What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Primary Care position at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute?
Medical Assistant – Primary Care
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.
Primary care doctors are typically the first point of contact for patients, from diagnosing and treating problems to being an advocate for preventive care. As a Medical Assistant, you will help physicians provide quality care by performing health screenings, collecting specimens, administering medication and communicating patients’ conditions. You will also perform a variety of administrative duties, offering a unique learning opportunity to expand your skillsets.
A caregiver in this position will work from 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
A Caregiver Who Excels In This Role Will
Physical Requirements
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.
Primary care doctors are typically the first point of contact for patients, from diagnosing and treating problems to being an advocate for preventive care. As a Medical Assistant, you will help physicians provide quality care by performing health screenings, collecting specimens, administering medication and communicating patients’ conditions. You will also perform a variety of administrative duties, offering a unique learning opportunity to expand your skillsets.
A caregiver in this position will work from 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
A Caregiver Who Excels In This Role Will
- Assist with performing screenings and treatments by gathering and updating information related to health maintenance, 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/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.
- Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program OR have military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1)
- Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience
- Medical Assisting certification within 90 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within new hire period
- Current demonstrated clinical proficiency
- Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.
- Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants
Physical Requirements
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment
- Extended periods of standing, walking or sitting
- Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision
- 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 objects
- Pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls
- Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
