Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

                    

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Job Title

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

                        

Location

Avon

                    

Facility

The Richard Jacobs Health Center

                     

Department

REJ FHC Pediatric Subspecialties-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.

Richard E. Jacobs Health Center offers care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents whether it be a problem that requires prompt attention, such as a fever, earache or injury, or preventive checkups, school physicals and immunizations. This team encourages the healthy growth and development of children by emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyles and educating parents and children on safety and accident prevention.  

A caregiver in this position works FT/coverage between 7:00am—8:00pm/M-F/Thursday evenings will work until 8:00pm. 

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 

• 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 (required within new hire period) 

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Medical Assisting certification  

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• May require extended periods of standing, wa