Medical Assistant – Occupational Health

Cleveland Clinic

. Support onboarding of new caregivers and address ongoing health needs for existing caregivers .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeGarfield Heights • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates clinical proficiency in patient care, including specimen collection, medication administration, and health maintenance documentation. Holds relevant certifications and has experience in an occupational health setting, supporting both caregivers and patients effectively.

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Medical Assisting Program GraduateBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationClinical ProficiencyMedical Assistant (MA) CertificationSpecimen Collection

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Hard Skills

Specimen CollectionPatient Care DocumentationMedication AdministrationHealth Maintenance Information GatheringClinical Externship ExperiencePatient RegistrationData EntryReception DutiesPre-Visit PlanningStandard Precautions Compliance

Soft Skills

Manual DexterityGood Visual AcuityAbility to Lift and Move WeightsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Office EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Medical Assistant (MA) Certification

Industry Keywords

Occupational HealthCaregiver SupportPatient Service SpecialistsClinical ExperienceControlled-Substance Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support onboarding of new caregivers and address ongoing health needs for existing caregivers
Support patients in an occupational health setting
Draw blood and perform specimen collection
Work alongside Nurses and Patient Service Specialists
Assist with assessments and treatments under physician or nurse supervision
Gather and update health maintenance information
Document patient care
Identify medication changes and update allergies at each visit
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition
Administer specific medications under physician direction
Maintain exam rooms, equipment and medical supplies
Assist with pre-visit planning and updating health maintenance tabs
Complete filing, reception duties, scheduling, data entry and patient registration
Rotate shifts between Marymount Sports Health Center and Main Campus
Travel to other Cleveland Clinic locations as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an approved Medical Assisting Program
Military training as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) considered
Demonstrated clinical proficiency
Completion of a clinical externship or extensive clinical experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within new hire period
Medical Assistant (MA) Certification preferred
Successful completion of a CC 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 handle and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or move 10 to 25 pounds frequently
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures
Willingness to comply with annual influenza vaccination program or obtain an approved exemption
Subject to controlled-substance testing following an employment offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Annual influenza vaccination program or approved exemption
Equal employment opportunity
Drug-free work environment