Medical Assistant - Neurology

                    

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Job Title

Medical Assistant - Neurology

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Fairview Hospital

                     

Department

Fairview Neuro-Fairview Hospital

                      

Job Code

C15016

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.  

Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute at Fairview Hospital offers a disease-specific, patient-focused approach to neurological care, providing diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of neurological conditions in both children and adults. Our enhanced capabilities allow for continuous measurement of quality and outcomes, supporting ongoing research and improving care for future patients. As a Medical Assistant on this team, 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. This position can be a stepping-stone for future opportunities within other units or departments in the hospital.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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. 

• Assist in pre-visit planning by updating the health maintenance tab.

• 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

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within new hire period

• 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• MA Certification

• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic Externship

• Interest in neurology

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.

• 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