Medical Assistant - Pediatrics General

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Medical Assistant, where you'll collaborate with a dedicated team, manage patient care, and perform essential administrative tasks. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program or military training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with screenings and treatments, gather health information.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Perform administrative duties like filing and scheduling.

Skills

Medication Management

Patient Monitoring

Administrative Tasks

Education

Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program

Completion of a clinical externship

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class, and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build 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 staff to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families, and visitors. Your duties include medication management, patient monitoring, administrative tasks, and more, all contributing to optimal health outcomes.

Work Schedule: This position requires rotating shifts weekly among the nursing team, from 7:30-4:00, 8:00-4:30, 8:30-5:00, and 5:00-5:30.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health information, identifying medication changes, updating allergy data, collecting specimens, performing tests, and documenting patient care.
2. Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
3. Maintain equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas.
4. Perform administrative 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) upon or within the new hire period.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Assisting Certification.
• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.
• American Academy of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certification.
• Pediatric experience.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients. Learn more about our commitment to what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity for operating 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, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Note: Salary information varies across markets and is best discussed during the application process. Cleveland Clinic is an equal employment opportunity employer: Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.