Medical Assistant - Cardiovascular Medicine

Cleveland Clinic; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon, Ohio is seeking a full-time caregiver to join our cardiology-focused team. The role involves patient screenings, care documentation, and coordination with the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute.

The position requires completing an approved medical assisting program or equivalent military training, plus BLS certification, with a rotation that includes evenings and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved medical assisting program or military training as a hospital corpsman (HM) or 68W.
• Completion of a clinical externship or extensive clinical experience.
• BLS certification, or obtain it during hiring period.

Responsibilities

• Assist with screenings and treatments, gather and update health information, identify medication changes, collect specimens, perform tests and document patient care.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas.
• Perform administrative duties such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.

Skills

BLS certification

Clinical care

Patient monitoring

Education

Medical assisting program certificate

Job description

Equipped with the latest technologies, Cleveland Clinic's Richard E. Jacobs Health Center brings world-class care close to home for the residents in and around Avon, Ohio. In addition to advanced specialty and primary care, this facility also includes an outpatient surgery center, an infusion suite for chemotherapy, a full-scale imaging center, two pools for aquatic therapy and more. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Our cardiologists diagnose and treat heart diseases, such as coronary artery disease, valvular disease and rhythm disorders. Complex cases are referred to Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, which is nationally ranked and recognized as the global leader in cardiovascular care.

This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position works 7:00am to 8:00pm with an evening and Saturday 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 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) or the American Red Cross. If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Medical Assisting certification.
• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $19.75

Maximum hourly: $27.75

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.).