Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

                    

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Job Title

Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

                        

Location

East Cleveland

                    

Facility

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Family Health Center

                     

Department

FHC Administration-Regional Operations

                      

Job Code

C15016

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Cleveland Clinic’s Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center provides the communities in and around East Cleveland with easy access to healthcare, financial and social services in one convenient location. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

Cleveland Clinic's Stephanie Tubbs Health Center provides comprehensive services for adults, such as diagnosing and treating health problems that require prompt attention, conducting general physical examinations and performing screenings, which may detect health problems early. As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, families, and visitors. You’ll work collaboratively with fellow staff to support medication management, patient monitoring, and a variety of administrative and clinical tasks. This position offers a unique opportunity to broaden their clinical experience by engaging in a wide range of responsibilities across patient care, compliance, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. The role provides hands-on exposure to multiple facets of healthcare, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to deepen their knowledge and skills. With a strong emphasis on professional development, this role serves as a solid foundation for continued growth within the clinical environment, setting it apart as a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity. 

A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Hours may vary to include evening and weekend rotations based on facility needs.

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) or the American Red Cross. If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Medical Assisting certification  
• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship  

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 n