Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Physician, or other health care professional, performs clinical, clerical, and laboratory related duties in a medical outreach setting. Admits patients and obtains height, weight, pulse, temperature, and blood pressure. Assists in basic patient education in accordance with established protocol or guidance from supervisory personnel. Assists with patient referrals to other agencies. Performs other clinical duties as assigned. Obtains and returns patient charts from record room. Completes necessary patient information forms. Makes appointments for patients. Performs other assigned clerical duties. Performs basic laboratory tests and corresponding clerical work under the supervision of the laboratory supervisor. Assists in outreach programs in identifying health services available to the medically indigent population and performs other job-related duties as required.A High School Diploma or GED is required. Graduation from an accredited school, college, or program in Medical Assisting is required, A State Medical Assistant certification is required. One year of full time paid clinical experience is required. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.
The ideal candidate is a team, oriented and comfortable working with diverse groups of people. Experience supporting reproductive health services is a plus. Bilingual (Spanish/English) persons are encouraged to apply.
If you are looking for an opportunity to serve the public health of Cleveland residents this position is for you. The individual will work in our community-based clinics and mobile units. We are a dedicated group of public health employees striving to become the most responsive, most trusted, most impactful health department in the country.