Neuro Medical Assistant: MS Care & Clinic Support

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care, medication management and coordination with clinicians in a busy neuro setting.

This role provides broad clinical exposure under supervision of a physician or nurse, with emphasis on MS care within the Mellen Center. The position involves assisting with screenings, patient information updates, scheduling and registration, maintaining exam areas and equipment, and performing clerical duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program (As designated by the Enterprise MA Steering Committee)
• Completion of a clinical externship (Extensive clinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal externship)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA or American Red Cross (within new hire period)
• Current demonstrated clinical proficiency
• Military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
• Preferred: Medical Assisting Certification
• Preferred: Completion of Cleveland Clinic Externship

Responsibilities

• Assist with screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health maintenance information
• Identify medication changes, update allergy information, collect specimens and document 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

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Administrative/clerical duties

Patient communication

Education

Medical Assisting Program graduate

Clinical externship completed

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Military hospital training (HM/68W/4N0X1) considered

Job description

Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care, medication management and coordination with clinicians in a busy neuro setting.

This role provides broad clinical exposure under supervision of a physician or nurse, with emphasis on MS care within the Mellen Center. The position involves assisting with screenings, patient information updates, scheduling and registration, maintaining exam areas and equipment, and performing clerical duties.