What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Regional OP position at Cleveland Clinic?
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:
- 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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- 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
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- 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
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-2/
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
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
