Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

                    

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Job Title

Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

                        

Location

Canton

                    

Facility

North Canton Mercy Health Center

                     

Department

North Canton Health Center-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                      

Job Code

C15016

                     

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule

8:00am-9:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital Health Center of North Canton and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Mercy Hospital Health Center of North Canton is part of Mercy Hospital, which officially became a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021.    

 

Cleveland Clinic Express Care® Clinics and Urgent Care Clinics are designed to provide patients with quick access to medical care for common health problems. As a Medical Assistant, you will support your fellow caregivers and healthcare staff by performing various administrative and medical tasks. This role is integral to the organization and functioning of the department, allowing you to leave a lasting impact on patients, families and caregivers every day.  

 

A caregiver in this position works varying days and hours between 8:00AM – 9:00PM, including every other weekend. 

 

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 

• 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 within new hire period 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Medical Assisting Certification 

• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic Externship 

• Urgent Care experience 

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
• Good visual a