Medical Assistant

Cleveland Clinic

. Perform screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health-maintenance information .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeWestlake • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care through effective screenings, documentation, and communication of patient conditions. Holds relevant certifications and training to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assisting CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationClinical Externship ExperiencePatient Care DocumentationMedication Management

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Hard Skills

Patient ScreeningSpecimen CollectionTest AdministrationData EntryPatient RegistrationHealth-Maintenance Information GatheringAllergy Information UpdatingEquipment MaintenanceMedical Supply ManagementStandard Precautions Compliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailManual DexterityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Office EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Medical Assisting Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePatient CareClinical ExperienceHealth CenterFamily Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health-maintenance information
Identify medication changes and update allergy information
Collect specimens and perform tests
Document patient care
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition
Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas
Perform filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration
Work alongside caregivers to provide patient-first healthcare
Float to other westside family health center facilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 not held, must obtain it during the new hire period
Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience
Medical Assisting certification preferred
Successful completion of a Cleveland Clinic externship preferred
Availability to work 7:00am to 8:00pm with evenings and weekends as needed
Potential floating to other westside family health center facilities required
Ability to follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required
Manual dexterity to operate office equipment
May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting
Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision
Ability to perform light work and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Support and appreciation from dedicated caregivers
Rewarding career with Cleveland Clinic Health System
Annual influenza vaccination program or approved exemption
Drug-free workplace with controlled-substance testing following offers of employment