What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Regional OP position at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute?
Medical Assistant – Regional OP
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialties. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.
As a Medical Assistant, you will utilize medical and administrative skills to provide support to patients and other staff members under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 8:00AM – 4:30PM.
A Caregiver Who Excels In This Role Will
Physical Requirements
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialties. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.
As a Medical Assistant, you will utilize medical and administrative skills to provide support to patients and other staff members under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 8:00AM – 4:30PM.
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 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.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); must obtain during your new hire period.
- Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship
Physical Requirements
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment
- Standing, walking or sitting for extended periods
- 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 (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects
- Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required