Medical Assistant – Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant

Cleveland Clinic

. Provide or assist with basic patient care in an outpatient clinic under RN or LIP supervision .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBeachwood • Ohio • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in basic patient care, including vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, and assisting with examinations and procedures. Holds Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and possesses strong organizational skills for managing clinic operations and patient documentation.

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Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPatient Care ActivitiesSpecimen CollectionElectronic Health Record DocumentationClinical Externship Experience

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MonitoringSpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingWound CareEKG AssistanceMedication AdministrationData EntryPatient RegistrationBasic Anatomy UnderstandingEmergency Measures Initiation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailManual Dexterity

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record SystemsMedical Equipment MaintenancePatient Care Supplies ManagementSafety Equipment (AED, Oxygen Tanks)

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Outpatient ClinicHealthcare ExperienceClinical ExternshipAmbulatory CarePatient Care Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide or assist with basic patient care in an outpatient clinic under RN or LIP supervision
Complete rooming, including vitals, height, weight, intake questions, documentation and reporting abnormal findings
Collect patient specimens, perform point-of-care testing and prepare specimens for laboratory transport
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations, tests and procedures, including EKGs, Holter monitors, pulse oximetry, hearing and vision screening, disinfection and sterilization
Administer directed treatments, including heat or cold applications, simple sterile dressing changes, and applying or removing casts, braces and splints
Review printed instructions with patients
Assist with wound care
Document patient care in the electronic health record
Set up and close the clinic, manage in-baskets, close care gaps, and maintain clean and orderly work areas
Stock supplies and linens; clean and monitor expiration dates; restock dressing supply carts; check AED units and oxygen tanks; empty needle boxes using appropriate safety measures
Initiate CPR and other emergency measures
For the Medical Assistant pathway, perform screenings and treatments, update health-maintenance information, identify medication changes, update allergies, collect specimens, perform tests and document care
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition
Administer specified medications under provider direction
Maintain equipment, medical supplies and examination areas
Perform administrative and clerical duties including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry and patient registration

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED for the Outpatient Clinical Care Assistant pathway
One year of recent healthcare experience in a hospital or ambulatory, homecare, assisted living, nursing home or long-term care setting
Understanding of human anatomy, basic patient care activities and math
Additional formal training/education may substitute some or all of the required experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, required within the new hire period if not already obtained
Graduate from an approved medical assisting program OR military training as a hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) for the Medical Assistant pathway
Completion of a clinical externship OR extensive clinical experience for the Medical Assistant pathway
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA or American Red Cross for the Medical Assistant pathway; must be obtained during the new hire period if not already held
Ability to perform full body motion to move and lift patients, with manual finger dexterity and good eye-hand coordination
Ability to stand and walk extensively
Ability to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force rarely and/or 0 to 50 pounds occasionally to move objects
Must follow standard precautions and use required personal protective equipment
Successful controlled-substance testing after an offer
Compliance with Cleveland Clinic’s influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or approved exemption

Benefits

Comp & perks

No weekends, holidays or evenings required
Full-time daytime schedules
Endless support and appreciation
Rewarding career with Cleveland Clinic Health System
Annual influenza vaccination exemption option where approved