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Job TitleMedical Assistant – Rheumatology

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentRheumatic Disease-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job CodeC15016

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:30am-5:00pm/8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Medical Assistant – Rheumatology  

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career. 

The Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases is one of the largest and top-rated in the country. We are a leader in evaluating and treating patients with an array of conditions that affect the bones, muscles, joints and skin. Our team specializes in both common and rare or complex disorders. In our specialty clinics, we assemble an array of specialists within the Cleveland Clinic enterprise to work collaboratively to diagnosis and create an individualized treatment plan for patients.  

A caregiver in this position works from 8:30AM – 5:00PM and 8:00AM – 5:00PM. 

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 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) within 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 equipmentPotential extended periods of standing, walking or sittingGood visual acuity through normal or corrected visionLight 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 to move objects

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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