Medical Assistant - Kidney Medicine

                    

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Job Title

Medical Assistant - Kidney Medicine

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Kidney Medicine-Medical Specialty Institute

                      

Job Code

C15016

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

9:00am-5:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

 

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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

Cleveland Clinic offers innovative treatments in kidney medicine, including minimally invasive, scarless options for procedures and management of kidney disease. On our Kidney Medicine Unit, you will be caring for our renal failure patients that are visiting for additional care or who are inpatients. You will use our state-of-the-art dialysis technology and follow our ‘patient-first’ methodology to deliver exceptional care.  

 

A caregiver in this position works 9:00am—5:30pm. 

 
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.  

• 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) upon or within new hire period 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Medical Assisting Certification 

• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship 

• American Academy of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certification 

 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.