Medical Assistant – Gastroenterology, General Surgery

Cleveland Clinic

. Support medication management, patient monitoring, and clinical and office tasks .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAkron • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in medication management, patient monitoring, and clinical tasks while ensuring a supportive environment for patients and families. Capable of collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and maintaining clinical equipment and supplies.

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Medical Assisting CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Clinical ProficiencyPatient Care DocumentationInterdisciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Medication ManagementPatient MonitoringSpecimen CollectionHealth-Maintenance Information GatheringClinical Externship ExperienceData EntryPatient RegistrationAllergy Information UpdatingClinical ExperienceOffice Equipment Operation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationSupportive Environment CreationManual DexterityGood Visual Acuity

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Medical Assisting Certification

Industry Keywords

Medication ChangesStandard PrecautionsPersonal Protective EquipmentInfluenza Prevention ProgramControlled-Substance Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support medication management, patient monitoring, and clinical and office tasks
Create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, families, and visitors
Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff
Assist with screenings and treatments by gathering and updating health-maintenance information
Identify medication changes and update allergy information
Collect specimens, perform tests, and 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
Coordinate care and work with interdisciplinary teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate from an approved Medical Assisting Program (as designated by the Enterprise MA Steering Committee)
Completion of a clinical externship; extensive clinical experience may be considered in lieu of formal clinical externship
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period
Current demonstrated clinical proficiency
Military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered
Medical Assisting Certification preferred
Successful completion of Cleveland Clinic Externship preferred
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 lift up to 20 pounds occasionally or up to 10 pounds frequently
Must follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required
Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing
Must comply with the influenza prevention program

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday
Annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption program
Equal opportunity employment in a drug-free environment