Medical Assistant - Outpatient Oncology Clinic

Cleveland Clinic; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Florida seeks a Medical Assistant for the Outpatient Oncology Clinic. You will assist with patient care, support medication management, monitor patient status, and handle administrative tasks in a collaborative, compassionate environment.

Ideal candidates have completed an approved Medical Assisting program and hold a BLS certification; prior externship or clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or Red Cross within new-hire period.
• Completion of a clinical externship or extensive clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with screenings and treatments by gathering health information and updating records.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Administer specific medications under provider direction.
• Maintain equipment, medical supplies and exam areas.
• Perform administrative duties such as filing, scheduling and patient registration.

Skills

Clinical assistance

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Administrative duties

Education

Medical Assisting program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Indian River Hospital’s Scully-Welsh Cancer Center provides a range of services to patients including clinical trials and internationally recognized cancer research efforts, ensuring patients have access to the latest advances in cancer treatment, as well as a range of support programs helping patients navigate the challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis. Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. As a Medical Assistant in the Outpatient Oncology Clinic, 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.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:30AM – 5:00PM or 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.
• Administer specific medications under the direction of the provider.
• 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
• Military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period
• Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience
• Current demonstrated clinical proficiency

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Medical Assisting certification (CMA, NCMA or CCMA)
• 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

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