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Cleveland Clinic
Medical Assistant - Dermatology
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$40,639 / year median in Ohio
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Join Cleveland Clinic's Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialty services. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career. The Dermatology department manages a variety of skin, hair and nail diseases, including dermatitis caused by a wide range of allergens, fungal infections and the damaging effects of prolonged exposure to the sun. A caregiver in this position works 6:30am to 5:00pm on 4 10-hr shifts currently. 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). If you do not hold this certification, you must obtain it during your new hire period. Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Medical Assisting certification. Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship.