Medical Assistant - Cardiology

ccf; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital as a Medical Assistant in Cardiology, contributing to patient‑centered care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You will assist with medication management, patient monitoring, and a variety of clinical tasks in a high‑quality setting.

This regular PRN daytime position emphasizes patient comfort, efficient workflow, and ongoing skill development within the Florida Weston Hospital network.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program with hands‑on clinical exposure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association is required.
• Military training as HM/68W/4N0X1 considered beneficial for clinical work.
• Completion of a clinical externship or equivalent clinical experience is preferred.
• Current demonstrated clinical proficiency in patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication management, patient monitoring, and clinical tasks.
• Collaborate with staff to create a welcoming, patient‑centered environment.
• Perform administrative/clerical duties, scheduling, and data entry as needed.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and examination areas to ensure readiness.

Skills

Medical Assisting

BLS Certification

Externship Experience

Education

Medical Assisting Program

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Location Weston

Facility Florida Weston Hospital

Department Cardiology-Weston Hospital

Job Code 000655

Shift Days

Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will collaborate with fellow staff to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families and visitors. You will assist with medication management, patient monitoring, administrative tasks and more. All your work helps ensure the best possible health outcomes. Additionally, you will receive ample opportunities to enhance your skills, gain hands‑on experience and explore advanced positions at Cleveland Clinic.

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered
• Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience
• Current demonstrated clinical proficiency

Preferred Qualifications for the Ideal Future Caregiver Include:

• Successful completion of CC Externship
• CMA, NCMA, CCMA certification

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 (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
• Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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.

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.