Medical Assistant - Endocrinology
Cleveland Clinic, Florida, NY, United States
Job Overview
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading‑edge, patient care is world‑class, and caregivers are treated like family. This 100‑bed hospital provides top‑quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses and other caregivers in a family‑oriented, supportive environment.
Shift Schedule
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Responsibilities
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.
Administer specific medications under the direction of the provider.
Maintain equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas.
Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting program.
Military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; if you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new‑hire period.
Completion of a clinical externship or extensive clinical experience.
Current demonstrated clinical proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Medical Assisting certification (CMA, NCMA or CCMA).
Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.
Physical Requirements
Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patient's progress through the entire continuum of care in conjunction with the RN or physician.
Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing; frequent talking and listening; use of phone, fax machine, and occasional computer. Work is heavy, with constant lifting and moving patients, carrying equipment, supplies, and material up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel. You will be stooping, pushing, and pulling when moving a patient into position for treatment; you will also be reaching, handling, feeling, and manipulating equipment into position.
Working Conditions: The majority of the time employee spends indoors in air‑conditioned areas. The potential for exposure to blood and blood‑borne pathogens is significant. Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment
This position is high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and bodily fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as appropriate.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
Salaries shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading‑edge, patient care is world‑class, and caregivers are treated like family. This 100‑bed hospital provides top‑quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses and other caregivers in a family‑oriented, supportive environment.
Shift Schedule
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Responsibilities
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.
Administer specific medications under the direction of the provider.
Maintain equipment, medical supplies, and examination areas.
Perform administrative/clerical duties, such as filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting program.
Military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; if you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new‑hire period.
Completion of a clinical externship or extensive clinical experience.
Current demonstrated clinical proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Medical Assisting certification (CMA, NCMA or CCMA).
Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.
Physical Requirements
Essential Duties: This position requires knowledge of all aspects of patient care including assessing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patient's progress through the entire continuum of care in conjunction with the RN or physician.
Physical Duties: This position requires frequent walking, sitting, and standing; frequent talking and listening; use of phone, fax machine, and occasional computer. Work is heavy, with constant lifting and moving patients, carrying equipment, supplies, and material up to 50 pounds without help and over 50 pounds with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel. You will be stooping, pushing, and pulling when moving a patient into position for treatment; you will also be reaching, handling, feeling, and manipulating equipment into position.
Working Conditions: The majority of the time employee spends indoors in air‑conditioned areas. The potential for exposure to blood and blood‑borne pathogens is significant. Clinical exposure to patients requires the use of personal protective equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment
This position is high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and bodily fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles as appropriate.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Pay Range
Salaries shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
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