Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

                    

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Job Title

Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

                        

Location

Avon

                    

Facility

The Richard Jacobs Health Center

                     

Department

REJ FHC Orthopaedics-Regional Operations

                      

Job Code

C15016

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

7:30am-8:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Equipped with the latest technologies, Cleveland Clinic's Richard E. Jacobs Health Center brings world-class care close to home for the residents in and around Avon, Ohio. In addition to advanced specialty and primary care, this facility also includes an outpatient surgery center, an infusion suite for chemotherapy, a full-scale imaging center, two pools for aquatic therapy and more.  Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

  

From evaluation to treatment, Cleveland Clinic Richard E Jacobs Family Health Center’s orthopaedic surgeons and providers work with patients to develop a treatment plan that works best for their joint, bone or muscle condition. Our team is committed to assisting patients overcome their injuries and pain and return to their everyday lives. As a Medical Assistant on this team, you will assist the department by gathering, monitoring and updating patient information. You will also perform some administrative and clerical duties to help ensure organization and proper unit flow. 

Caregivers in this role will work varying hours from 7:30am to 8:00pm. Potential for 4 10-hr shifts or 5 8-hr shifts depending on the needs of the facility.

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) before or within new hire period 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Medical Assisting certification 
• Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship
• Previous healthcare experience and/or previous experience in orthopedics or casting  

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Physical Requirements:

• Requires full body motion to move and lift patients, manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.
• 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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

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