Medical Assistant Assistant- Family Medicine

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Job Title

Medical Assistant Assistant- Family Medicine

Location

South Russell

Facility

South Russell Family Practice

Department

Family Medicine-Primary Care Institute

Job Code

C15016

Shift

Days

Schedule

8 : 00am-4 : 30pm / 8 : 30am-5 : 30pm

Job Summary

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Internal Medicine caregivers diagnose, treat and care for patients across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Rather than focusing on one part of the body, Internal Medicine caregivers know all about the adult body systems and focus on preventing and treating adult diseases.

A caregiver in this position works between the hours of 8 : 00AM-5 : 30PM. Additionally, there is an evening and weekend rotation.

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

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

Medical Assisting certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period. Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.

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Physical Requirements :

Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.

May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.

Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.

Light 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 objects.

Note : The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Personal Protective Equipment :

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals 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 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.

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