Medical Assistant - Kidney Medicine

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

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. 

At Cleveland Clinic’s Kidney Medicine Unit, you’ll care for patients with renal failure using advanced dialysis technology and our patient-first approach. As a Medical Assistant, you’ll create a supportive environment for patients and families while assisting with medication management, patient monitoring, and clinical and administrative tasks.

The leadership style in this team is rooted in openness, support, and advocacy. With a strong open-door policy, communication and trust are actively encouraged, allowing team members to feel heard and supported. Leadership is hands-on and responsive, offering daily assistance to help staff navigate challenges and meet goals.

 

A caregiver in this position works days, from 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.  (As designated by the Enterprise MA Steering Committee)  

• OR Military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered 

• Completion of a clinical externship (Extensive clinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal clinical externship) 

• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (within new hire period) 

• Current demonstrated clinical proficiency