What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Nephrology position at Cleveland Clinic?
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Kidney and hypertension specialists treat patients with common and rare kidney disorders in an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in diagnosis and treatment. Our specialists work together in a coordinated team environment to provide innovative and compassionate clinical care. By joining the Nephrology team as a Medical Assistant, you will collaborate with fellow staff to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for patients, families and visitors. You will assist with medication management, patient monitoring, administrative tasks and more. You may also travel to Tradition Hospital and Tiffany, depending on the provider’s schedule. All your work helps ensure the best possible health outcomes. Additionally, you will receive ample opportunities to enhance your skills, gain hands-on experience, and explore advanced positions at Cleveland Clinic.
A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 8:00AM – 4:30PM.
Martin North will be the primary work location, but floating to Tradition and Tiffany will be required , as needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Assist with performing screening and treatments by gathering information related to health maintenance, collecting specimens and documenting patient care.
Update health maintenance at patient visits, accurately identifies medication changes, and updates allergy information at each visit.
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
Administer specific medications under the direction of the provider .
Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning and troubleshooting.
Maintain examination areas.
Assist in pre-visit planning by updating the health maintenance tab.
Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate from an accredited Medical Assisting Program
Military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
Current demonstrated clinical proficiency
Completion of a clinical externship or e xtensive clinical experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required within new hire period
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
CMA, NCMA or CCMA certification
Successful completion of CC Externship
Previous Nephrology experience
Physical Requirements:
- Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
- May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
- Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
- 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.
- Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
- Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan