Medical Assistant - Beachwood Rheumatology

Beachwood Family Health And Surgery Center

Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center continues to provide the excellent healthcare our patients have come to expect from Cleveland Clinic. At this facility, you will join a team of caregivers committed to serving the east side community with compassion, empathy and kindness. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. From evaluation to treatment, Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital's orthopedic surgeons and providers work with patients to develop a treatment plan that works best for their joint, bone or muscle condition. Our team is committed to assisting patients overcome their injuries and pain and return to their everyday lives. As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will assist the department by gathering, monitoring and updating patient information. You will also perform some administrative and clerical duties to help ensure organization and proper unit flow. A caregiver in this role will work from 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm and will include occasional evening and weekend coverage. 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

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) before or within new hire period

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Medical Assisting certification

Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

• 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.

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer : Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities