Medical Assistant Intake Lounge at Cleveland Clinic

At Cleveland Clinic Health System we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience every day. We all have the power to help heal and change lives beginning with our own. Thats the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team and The Power of Every One. Job TitleMedical Assistant - Intake Lounge LocationMiddleburg Heights FacilityMiddleburg Heights Family Health Center DepartmentMidd Hts Pulmonology-Regional Operations Job CodeC15016 ShiftDays Schedule8:00am-5:00pm Job Summary Job DetailsJoin Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here you will provide stellar patient care work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.As a Medical Assistant in the Intake Lounge you will be the first point of contact for patients providing a welcoming experience while performing fast-paced clinical intake this role you will room patients take vital signs complete intake questions and escort patients to the appropriate departments. Working closely with clinical and administrative teams youll help ensure a smooth efficient start to each patients visit.A caregiver in this position works varying hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Requirements may include evenings and weekends based on facility needs. 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)Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross. If you do not hold this certification you must obtain it during your new hire periodCompletion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experiencePreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Medical Assisting certificationSuccessful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externshipPhysical Requirements:Requires full body motion to move and lift patients manual finger dexterity with good eye-hand coordination; involves extensive standing and walking.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.Personal Protective Equipment:Follows 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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. 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.Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Key Skills Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Time Management,Customer Service,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Hospitality Experience,Barista Experience,Bartending,POS,10 Key Calculator Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1